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English word origin

Etymology of toke

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Source etymology 1

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verb

To give a gratuity to.

noun

A gratuity.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A puff of marijuana. · An inhalation or lungful of anything.

verb

To smoke marijuana. · To inhale a puff of marijuana

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Presumably borrowed from Spanish toque (literally “touch”). Noun sense 1968, verb 1952.

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  • Borrowed-form mentiontoquees
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