Dumpling-depot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dumpling-depot is a noun meaning (archaic, humorous, slang) Synonym of breadbasket (“the abdomen or stomach, especially as a vulnerable part of the body in an attack”).
Meaning
(archaic, humorous, slang) Synonym of breadbasket (“the abdomen or stomach, especially as a vulnerable part of the body in an attack”).
Example Sentences
"And because you would'nt^([sic]) let him he doubled you up with a wallop in your dumpling-depot, did'nt^([sic]) he?"
But the mashers glared through their eyeglasses with surprise, as Montague's cheese whirled along, and flattened the waiter's dumpling-depot like a pancake.
Word Forms
- dumpling-depots
Synonyms for dumpling-depot
Depending on context, synonyms include breadbasket.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include victualling-office, breadbasket, dumpling, doughbelly, duff, doughboy.
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