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make dodo
What does make dodo mean?
Cajun-French baby talk for going to bed, used the same way English speakers say 'night-night.' Said to children, but also slipped into adult speech across Acadiana. The classic Cajun lullaby is 'Fais Do Do,' which doubles as the name for a Cajun dance party — historically thrown after the kids were put to sleep.
"Awright bebe, time to make dodo — mama gotta work in the mornin'."
Origin
From the French 'faire dodo,' a nursery shortening of 'faire dormir' (to make sleep). Preserved in Louisiana Cajun French since the 18th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does make dodo mean?
It means to go to sleep.
How do you use make dodo in a sentence?
"It's late, time for the little ones to make dodo."
Where does make dodo come from?
It comes from the Cajun French phrase 'faire dodo,' meaning to sleep.
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