toke

toke
toke1
/tohk/, n., v., toked, toking. Slang.
n.
1. a tip or gratuity given by a gambler to a dealer or other employee at a casino.
v.i.
2. to provide a toke.
v.t.
3. to give a toke to.
[1970-75; orig. uncert.]
toke2
/tohk/, n., v., toked, toking. Slang.
n.
1. a puff of a marijuana cigarette.
v.t.
2. to light up or puff (a marijuana cigarette).
v.i.
3. to puff a marijuana cigarette (often fol. by up).
[1950-55, Amer.; orig. uncert.]

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