noun
Uncommon
dildo
DIHL-doh
Dildo (noun) means a sex toy shaped like a penis, used for sexual penetration. Example: “The store sells a range of dildos and other sex toys.”
noun
1
A sex toy shaped like a penis, used for sexual penetration.
"The store sells a range of dildos and other sex toys."
How to use dildo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA penis-shaped sex toy.
When to use it
Explicit/informal; not used in polite or formal contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dildos, dildoes
- Third person singular
- dildoes
- Past tense
- dildoed
Etymology
Unclear; possibly an alteration of English diddle. Compare the use as an expressive nonsense syllable in often sexual songs and the spelling dil doul, found in e.g. The Maids Complaint for want of a Dil Doul, a song in the library of Samuel Pepys. Unlikely to be related to Italian diletto (“delight”) or Latin dīlātō (“to open up, spread”), often cited etymologies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dildo?
"dildo" (noun) means a sex toy shaped like a penis, used for sexual penetration.
How do you use dildo in a sentence?
Example: "The store sells a range of dildos and other sex toys."
