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toke

 

[ toʊk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

slang term

A 'toke' is a puff or inhalation of smoke from a marijuana cigarette or pipe. It is often used in informal contexts to refer to the act of consuming cannabis.

Synonyms

drag, hit, puff

Examples of usage

  • He took a toke from the joint.
  • After a long day, she enjoyed a toke to relax.
  • We shared a toke around the campfire.
  • He passed the pipe for another toke.
  • The toke made him feel more at ease.
Context #2 | Verb

smoking cannabis

To 'toke' means to take a puff or inhale smoke, especially from a cannabis cigarette or pipe. The term highlights the action associated with smoking marijuana.

Synonyms

inhale, smoke

Examples of usage

  • She likes to toke before bedtime.
  • He toke a big hit and held it in.
  • They gathered to toke and relax.
  • You can toke it or pass it.
  • The group decided to toke together.

Translations

Translations of the word "toke" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tóquio

🇮🇳 टोकन

🇩🇪 Token

🇮🇩 token

🇺🇦 токен

🇵🇱 token

🇯🇵 トークン

🇫🇷 jeton

🇪🇸 token

🇹🇷 jeton

🇰🇷 토큰

🇸🇦 رمز

🇨🇿 token

🇸🇰 token

🇨🇳 令牌

🇸🇮 žeton

🇮🇸 tákn

🇰🇿 токен

🇬🇪 ტოკენი

🇦🇿 token

🇲🇽 token

Etymology

The term 'toke' likely originated in the 20th century, primarily associated with the counterculture and the growing acceptance of marijuana use in the United States and other parts of the world. Its roots can be traced back to the phonetic spelling of the act of inhaling smoke, mimicking the sound made during the act. The word entered popular slang and became widely recognized through literature, music, and film that depicted the lifestyles surrounding cannabis consumption. Its usage has spread beyond its original geographical context, becoming a part of cannabis culture worldwide. Over the years, 'toke' has appeared in various forms of media and conversation, reflecting changing attitudes towards marijuana use and contributing to the normalization of cannabis in social settings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,541 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.