Bob Hope

Bob Hope

BOB HOPE /bob hope/
Noun London

Rhyming slang for dope (drugs).

Example Sentences

"You got any Bob Hope?"
"He's always smoking Bob Hope."

Etymology & History

Rhymes with "dope" (drugs, particularly cannabis). Named after American comedian Bob Hope (1903-2003). Emerged in the 1960s-70s during his continued fame.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
1960s
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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