Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dope-peddler
noun
/doʊp ˈpɛdlər/
Definition
A dope-peddler is a person who sells illegal drugs, especially narcotics.
Examples
- The police arrested a dope-peddler in the neighborhood last night.
- He was known as a notorious dope-peddler who supplied drugs to many users.
- Dope-peddlers often operate in secrecy to avoid law enforcement.
Meaning
The term usually refers to someone who engages in the trafficking of controlled substances, often in a criminal context.
Synonyms
- drug dealer
- narcotics dealer
- drug pusher
- trafficker
