Dido

/ˈdaɪdəʊ/ · noun

Meaning

(slang, regional) A fuss, a row..

Definitions by Sense

1. (slang, regional) A fuss, a row.
2. A shrewd trick; an antic; a caper.
3. (US) Misspelling of ditto.

Example Sentences

… she always had strong physical attraction for me … that time I kissed her … one reason I’ve steered clear since … take no chances on emotional didos …

I remember Raymond telling me years later how when he lived at home, if his mother heard he had been seen as much as talking to a girl, she would kick up a dido.

Young people," interposed a passing official, "if you keep a cutting didoes, I must talk to you both like a Dutch uncle.

Our youngest uncle, Billy, was not old enough to join in their didoes. One of their more flamboyant escapades has become a proud family legend.

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• didos
• didoes

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