Doper

adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who uses performance enhancing substances for competitive gain, especially illegally. derogatory

    "2003: Sam "I can't even explain what I'm feeling right now," says CLark in rec.skiing.snowboard Would you care to point to some proof other than the Canuck's positive back in Nagano? If you are using that as a basis then all sports would be riddled with "dopers" especially XC skiing."

  2. 2
    One who frequently uses recreational drugs; a druggie; a stoner. derogatory

    "That crafty old doper breaks out a "stick" of "tea" and they sit in the sun handing it back and forth, offering the waiter a hit..."

  3. 3
    A person employed to apply dope solution during aircraft manufacture. dated
Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of dope: more dope comparative, form-of

Synonyms

All synonyms
acidheadaddictalcoholiccubeheaddipsomaniacdope fiend

Example

More examples

"Famous doper Lance Armstrong is claiming that trans women in sports have an unfair advantage."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From dope (verb) + -er.

Etymology 2

From dope (adjective) + -er.

Related phrases

doper time

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