tope

[tohp]

tope Definition

• 1. to drink alcohol habitually and to excess
• 2. a small shark of tropical seas

Using tope: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tope" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He would often tope until he passed out.

• Example

  The tope is a common catch for fishermen in the Caribbean.

tope Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tope

• tipple
• imbibe
• drink heavily
• binge drink

Phrases with tope

• tope shark

  a small shark of tropical seas

  Example

  The tope shark is a popular catch for sport fishermen.

• tope up

  to fill up a container with alcohol

  Example

  I need to tope up my glass before we start the toast.

• tope off

  to finish or complete something with a final drink or toast

  Example

  Let's tope off the evening with a round of shots.

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Summary: tope in Brief

The verb 'tope' [tohp] means to drink alcohol habitually and to excess. It can also refer to a small shark found in tropical seas. Examples include 'He would often tope until he passed out.' and 'The tope is a common catch for fishermen in the Caribbean.' Phrases include 'tope up,' meaning to fill up a container with alcohol, and 'tope off,' meaning to finish or complete something with a final drink or toast.