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
Information block about the term
Origin of dollish
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; generic use of Doll
Historical Comparancy
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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSee also
Matching words
- Words starting with d
- Words starting with do
- Words starting with dol
- Words starting with doll
- Words starting with dolli
- Words starting with dollis
- Words starting with dollish