toke
1[ tohk ]
/ toʊk /
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noun
a tip or gratuity given by a gambler to a dealer or other employee at a casino.
verb (used without object), toked, tok·ing.
to provide a toke.
verb (used with object), toked, tok·ing.
to give a toke to.
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Origin of toke
1First recorded in 1970–75; origin uncertain
Words nearby toke
toitoi, Tojo, tokamak, Tokara Islands, tokay, toke, Tokelau, Tokelau Islands, token, token economy, tokenism
Definition for toke (2 of 2)
toke2
[ tohk ]
/ toʊk /
noun
a puff of a marijuana cigarette.
verb (used with object), toked, tok·ing.
to light up or puff (a marijuana cigarette).
verb (used without object), toked, tok·ing.
to puff a marijuana cigarette (often followed by up).
Origin of toke
2An Americanism dating back to 1950–55; origin uncertain
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British Dictionary definitions for toke
toke
/ (təʊk) slang /
noun
a draw on a cannabis cigarette
verb
(intr) to take a draw on a cannabis cigarette
Derived forms of toke
toker, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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