noun Uncommon

dildo

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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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA penis-shaped sex toy.

When to use it

Explicit/informal; not used in polite or formal contexts.

Word forms

dildoed past tense, dildos plural, dildoes plural, dildoes singular

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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.

Origin: English

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."