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- [duhmp-ling]
- /ˈdʌmp lɪŋ/
- /ˈdʌm.plɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhmp-ling]
- /ˈdʌmp lɪŋ/
Definitions of dumpling word
- noun dumpling a rounded mass of steamed and seasoned dough, often served in soup or with stewed meat. 1
- noun dumpling a dessert consisting of a wrapping of dough enclosing sliced apples or other fruit, boiled or baked. 1
- noun dumpling a short or stout person. 1
- noun dumpling A small savory ball of dough (usually made with suet) that may be boiled, fried, or baked in a casserole. 1
- noun dumpling cooked flour or potato balls 1
- noun dumpling pastry filled with apple 1
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Origin of dumpling
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; dump (of uncertain origin) + -ling1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Dumpling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dumpling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dumpling usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for dumpling
noun dumpling
- adult — An adult is a mature, fully developed person. An adult has reached the age when they are legally responsible for their actions.
- adolescent — Adolescent is used to describe young people who are no longer children but who have not yet become adults. It also refers to their behaviour.
Top questions with dumpling
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See also
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