noun
dido
DEYE-doh
noun
1
A mischievous prank or antic (old-fashioned usage).
"The kids were up to their usual didos in the back garden."
How to Use Dido
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old word for a playful trick or bit of mischief.
When to use it
Dated/old-fashioned.
Word Forms
didos plural, didoes plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “dido”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The kids were up to their usual _____ in the back garden.
Etymology
Origin uncertain, though it’s often linked to the legendary trick of Dido, Queen of Carthage, who reportedly cut a hide into thin strips to claim more land than agreed.