noun

dagmar

DAG-mah

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Dagmar (noun) means a bullet-shaped chrome bumper ornament seen on American cars, especially Cadillacs, in the 1950s. Example: “Collectors love the exaggerated dagmars on this 1959 Cadillac.”

noun

A bullet-shaped chrome bumper ornament seen on American cars, especially Cadillacs, in the 1950s.

"Collectors love the exaggerated dagmars on this 1959 Cadillac."

name

A female given name of Danish origin.

"Her grandmother, Dagmar, immigrated from Denmark in the 1950s."

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In plain EnglishBest known today as the nickname for those pointy chrome bumper cones on classic 1950s cars.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: dagmars

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Etymology

The car-bumper sense is named after Dagmar, the stage name of a curvaceous 1950s American television actress, in cheeky reference to the ornaments' shape.

· First attested 1950

Class of 1950 dagmar joined the language around 1950.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dagmar” mean?

The word “dagmar” means a bullet-shaped chrome bumper ornament seen on American cars, especially Cadillacs, in the 1950s. In plain terms, best known today as the nickname for those pointy chrome bumper cones on classic 1950s cars.

How do you pronounce “dagmar”?

“Dagmar” is pronounced DAG-mah (/ˈdæɡmɑː(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “dagmar” in a sentence?

Here is “dagmar” used in a sentence: “Collectors love the exaggerated dagmars on this 1959 Cadillac.”

What part of speech is “dagmar”?

Depending on how it is used, “dagmar” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “dagmar” come from?

The word “dagmar” dates back to around 1950. The car-bumper sense is named after Dagmar, the stage name of a curvaceous 1950s American television actress, in cheeky reference to the ornaments' shape.

How many meanings does “dagmar” have?

“Dagmar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bullet-shaped chrome bumper ornament seen on American cars, especially Cadillacs, in the 1950s.