noun

Dodie

DOH-dee

Dodie (noun) means a baby's pacifier or dummy, used mainly in some regional and family dialects. Example: “She popped the dodie back in the baby's mouth to settle him.”

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noun

A baby's pacifier or dummy, used mainly in some regional and family dialects.

"She popped the dodie back in the baby's mouth to settle him."

How to use Dodie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA softer, informal word for a baby's pacifier.

When to use it

Informal, regional baby-talk term rather than standard vocabulary.

Easily confused with

dummy →

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

dodies plural

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Rhymes for Dodie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dodie” mean?

The word “Dodie” means a baby's pacifier or dummy, used mainly in some regional and family dialects. In plain terms, a softer, informal word for a baby's pacifier.

How do you pronounce “Dodie”?

“Dodie” is pronounced DOH-dee (/ˈdoʊdi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dodie” in a sentence?

Here is “Dodie” used in a sentence: “She popped the dodie back in the baby's mouth to settle him.”

What part of speech is “Dodie”?

“Dodie” is a noun.