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doper

American  
[doh-per] / ˈdoʊ pər /

noun

Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.
  1. a person who uses drugs, as a controlled substance or a performance-enhancing drug.

  2. pusher.


Etymology

Origin of doper

First recorded in 1910–15; dope + -er 1

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James had an even doper moment in store for the kid after the game.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 16, 2025

“What other career would be doper to send that message than to be a Minneapolis police officer?”

From Seattle Times Oct. 22, 2022

He said he was "shocked" by GMC verdict and said he "was not a doper".

From BBC Mar. 19, 2021

Surely it would be unethical for Ukad to return medication banned in elite sport to a convicted doper?

From The Guardian Apr. 20, 2020

If you're wondering if time has mellowed Lance Armstrong, or if the confessed doper is repentant for his pro cycling misdeeds...the answer is "no."

From Fox News May 24, 2019

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