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doorway
nounB2
/ˈdɔː.weɪ/The opening in a wall or structure, filled by a door, through which one enters or leaves a building or room.
doorwoman
nounLow
/ˈdɔːˌwʊmən/A woman employed to stand at, guard, and control access to the entrance of a building, such as a hotel, nightclub, or residential building.
dooryard
nounRare / Archaic
/ˈdɔː.jɑːd/A yard or area of ground immediately outside the main door of a house or building.
doosra
nounC1-C2
/ˈduːsrə/A particular type of delivery in cricket, bowled by an off-spinner, which spins in the opposite direction to the standard off-break (from leg to off for a right-handed batsman facing a right-handed bowler).
doover
nounC1-C2
/ˈduː.və/(Australian & New Zealand, informal) A thing, especially one whose proper name is unknown, forgotten, or unspecified; a gadget, object, or event. Often used as a placeholder name.
doozy
nounC1
/ˈduː.zi/Something that is outstanding, remarkable, or extraordinary, often in a problematic or difficult sense.
dop
nounverbVery Low (predominantly regional/South African)
/dɒp/A low-quality alcoholic drink, especially illegally produced spirit in South Africa.
dopa
nounC2
/ˈdəʊ.pə/A chemical amino acid, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, that is a precursor in the synthesis of dopamine and other neurotransmitters.
dopamine
nounC1
/ˈdəʊpəmiːn/A chemical substance (neurotransmitter) produced in the brain that functions to transmit signals between nerve cells, often associated with the brain's reward and pleasure systems.
dopamine dressing
nounC1
/ˈdəʊpəmiːn ˌdrɛsɪŋ/A fashion trend where one chooses clothing specifically for its ability to boost mood and evoke feelings of happiness, confidence, or pleasure.
dopant
nounC2
/ˈdəʊpənt/A substance added in minute quantities to a pure material (especially a semiconductor) to alter its electrical properties.
dopatta
nounLow (Outside South Asian contexts)
/dʊˈpʌtə/A long scarf or shawl, traditionally worn in South Asia, draped over the head and shoulders or around the neck, as part of a traditional outfit like a salwar kameez.
dope
adjectivenounverb+2Medium-High
/dəʊp/A slang term with several core meanings: 1) An illicit drug, especially marijuana or heroin. 2) Excellent, very good (informal, positive). 3) A stupid or slow-witted person (informal, negative).
dope addict
nounC1
/ˈdəʊp ˌæd.ɪkt/A person who is physically and psychologically dependent on illegal narcotic drugs, especially heroin or other opiates.
dope fiend
nounLow
/dəʊp fiːnd/A person who is addicted to or habitually uses illegal drugs, especially hard drugs.
dope out
verbLow (dated/informal)
/ˈdəʊp aʊt/To figure out, solve, or understand something, often through careful thought or deduction.
dope pusher
nounLow
/dəʊp ˈpʊʃə/A person who illegally sells hard drugs, especially narcotics like heroin.
dope sheet
nounLow frequency (C1-C2)
/dəʊp ʃiːt/A document in horse racing or motorsport listing detailed information about the competitors, such as past performance records, odds, statistics, and sometimes predictions.
dope story
nounMedium to Low (Highly register-specific)
/dəʊp ˈstɔːri/A highly impressive, amazing, or excellent account of events.
dopehead
nounLow
/ˈdəʊphed/A person who regularly uses illegal drugs, especially narcotics like heroin or marijuana.

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