adjective

diddy

DIH-dee

Diddy (adjective) means Very small; tiny (chiefly British informal usage). Example: “She bought a diddy little handbag for the trip.”

adjective

Very small; tiny (chiefly British informal usage).

"She bought a diddy little handbag for the trip."

How to use diddy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cutesy, informal way to say something is small.

When to use it

Informal, chiefly British and Irish dialect.

diddier comparative, diddies plural, diddies plural, diddiest superlative

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She bought a _____ little handbag for the trip.

A variant of "titty," recorded since the late 1700s.

· First attested 1700

Class of 1700 diddy joined the language around 1700.

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What does “diddy” mean?

The word “diddy” means very small; tiny (chiefly British informal usage). In plain terms, a cutesy, informal way to say something is small.

How do you pronounce “diddy”?

“Diddy” is pronounced DIH-dee (/ˈdɪdi/ in IPA).

How do you use “diddy” in a sentence?

Here is “diddy” used in a sentence: “She bought a diddy little handbag for the trip.”

What part of speech is “diddy”?

“Diddy” is an adjective.

Where does the word “diddy” come from?

The word “diddy” dates back to around 1700. A variant of "titty," recorded since the late 1700s.