coke
word
/ˈkoʊk/
kohk
/kˈəʊk/
kohk
Definition
A common informal word for Coca-Cola or a similar cola drink. In some contexts, especially informal or slang use, it can also mean cocaine.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'coke' means the soft drink in everyday speech, especially when ordering at a restaurant. The drug meaning is slang and strongly depends on context, so learners should be careful. Capitalized 'Coke' usually refers to the brand Coca-Cola.
Spanish: Coca-Cola - cocaína (informal)Portuguese (BR): Coca-Cola - cocaína (informal)Portuguese (PT): Coca-Cola - cocaína (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 可乐 - 可卡因（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 可樂 - 可卡因（非正式）Hindi: कोक - कोकीन (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: كوكاكولا - كوكايين (عامية)Bengali: কোক - কোকেন (মাদক)Russian: кола - кокаин (разг.)Japanese: コーラ - コカイン（俗語）Vietnamese: coca - cocaine (ma tuý, lóng)Korean: 콜라 - 코카인(속어)Turkish: kola - kokain (argo)Urdu: کولا - کوکین (نشہ آور دوا)Indonesian: coke - kokain (slang)
Example Sentences
Can I have a coke with my burger?
basic
I don't usually drink soda, but an ice-cold coke sounds perfect right now.
natural
The article said the actor had a serious coke problem in his twenties.
natural
She bought a coke at the store.
basic
Do you want water or a coke?
basic
He asked for a rum and coke at the bar.
natural