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dollish

doll
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dol]
    • /dɒl/
    • /ˈdɒ.lɪʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dol]
    • /dɒl/

Definitions of dollish word

  • noun dollish a small figure representing a baby or other human being, especially for use as a child's toy. 1
  • noun dollish Slang. a pretty but expressionless or unintelligent woman. a girl or woman, especially one who is considered attractive. a boy or man who is considered attractive. (sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address, as to a child or romantic partner (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, casual acquaintances, subordinates, etc., especially by a male to a female). 1
  • noun dollish Informal. a generous or helpful person: You're a doll for lending me your car. 1
  • noun dollish Like a doll. 1

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Origin of dollish

First appearance:

before 1550
One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; generic use of Doll

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Parts of speech for Dollish

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

dollish popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

dollish usage trend in Literature

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