noun
dido
DEYE-doh
Dido (noun) means a mischievous prank or antic (old-fashioned usage). Example: “The kids were up to their usual didos in the back garden.”
noun
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- didos, didoes
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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.
Rhymes for dido
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What does “dido” mean?
The word “dido” means a mischievous prank or antic (old-fashioned usage). In plain terms, an old word for a playful trick or bit of mischief.
How do you pronounce “dido”?
“Dido” is pronounced DEYE-doh (/ˈdaɪdəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dido” in a sentence?
Here is “dido” used in a sentence: “The kids were up to their usual didos in the back garden.”
What part of speech is “dido”?
“Dido” is a noun.
