# toke

/tˈəʊk/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/toke
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- He took a long toke from his pipe.
- After finishing the first toke, the group sat in silence for a few minutes before starting the conversation.
- The rhythmic sound of a toke was the only audible noise in the quiet basement, punctuating the otherwise silent gathering of friends.

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