noun
toke
tohk
Toke (noun) means a puff or inhalation of marijuana smoke. Example: “He took a slow toke and passed the joint along.”
noun
1
A puff or inhalation of marijuana smoke.
"He took a slow toke and passed the joint along."
2
A tip or gratuity (dated slang, especially among service workers).
"The bartender pocketed a generous toke at the end of the night."
verb
1
To smoke or inhale marijuana.
"They sat on the porch and toked as the sun went down."
How to use toke
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly used today for a puff of a marijuana cigarette or the act of smoking it.
When to use it
Informal slang, common in casual and drug-culture contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tokes
- Third person singular
- tokes
- Past tense
- toked
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Etymology
A clipped form of "token," originally referring to a small gratuity before shifting to its marijuana-related sense.
Rhymes for toke
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What does “toke” mean?
The word “toke” means a puff or inhalation of marijuana smoke. In plain terms, most commonly used today for a puff of a marijuana cigarette or the act of smoking it.
How do you pronounce “toke”?
“Toke” is pronounced tohk (/toʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “toke” in a sentence?
Here is “toke” used in a sentence: “He took a slow toke and passed the joint along.”
What part of speech is “toke”?
Depending on how it is used, “toke” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “toke” have?
“Toke” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a puff or inhalation of marijuana smoke.
