Whangdoodle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwæŋ.duː.dl̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Whangdoodle is a noun meaning (often humorous) A whimsical monster in folklore and children's fiction; a bugbear.
Meaning
(often humorous) A whimsical monster in folklore and children's fiction; a bugbear.
More Meanings
- (poker) A ruling in which the opening stake limits are doubled for the next play after the appearance of a very good hand.
- (obsolete) A term of disparagement.
Example Sentences
"Now, Ben, you're a lawyer. You don't give a whang-doodle about anything mechanical."
[…]and I want you to conflumux everything got up by Mrs. Davis or Miss Lane, or any other of these political whangdoodles.
"I'm n-n-not a tor-tor-tortoise," stuttered the curious creature, "I'm a wha-wha-whang-whang-doodle." "A whangdoodle! What's that?"
It is sometimes agreed in advance that after a hand of certain rank, such as Four of a Kind or a Full House, is shown, a Whangdoodle or Jackpot must be played[…]
Word Forms
- whangdoodles
- whang-doodle
Synonyms for whangdoodle
Depending on context, synonyms include bogeyman, bugbear, gremlin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include doodlebug, monster, bogey, bogglebo, hobgoblin, scarebug.
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