ENGLISH
REFERENCE

toke

n. countable
C1 Advanced UK //tˈəʊk// toke Archaic Slang

n. a single puff of smoke from a cigarette, pipe, or joint. It is a casual word used mostly when talking about smoking.

n. a single inhalation of smoke from a cigarette, pipe, or cannabis joint. Primarily used in informal or colloquial contexts.


SIMPLE

He took a long toke from his pipe.

CONTEXTUAL

After finishing the first toke, the group sat in silence for a few minutes before starting the conversation.

COMPLEX

The rhythmic sound of a toke was the only audible noise in the quiet basement, punctuating the otherwise silent gathering of friends.

Etymology 1

Clipping of token.

Etymology 2

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

© 2026 English Reference