noun

coke

An informal name for cocaine.

The documentary explores how coke addiction affects families and friendships.

Etymology

Coke is a shortened informal form of cocaine. The abbreviation replaces the longer drug name in familiar speech without naming a different substance.

More examples

  • He says he no longer uses coke.
  • Police find a small bag of coke in the car.
  • She refuses the coke someone offers her at the party.

Similar words

cocaine
The standard term used in medical and formal contexts.
blow
Another slang name for cocaine, not a formal alternative.