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Meaning of dollop

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dollop

Pronunciation:/ˈdɒləp//ˈdɑləp/

noun

Definitions

  1. A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food.

    Example: Each pancake comes with a dollop of suspiciously soft butter in a tiny plastic cup.

verb

Definitions

  1. To apply haphazardly in generous lumps or scoops.

    Example: She dolloped a generous quantity of mustard on her hot dog.

  2. To dole out in a considerable quantity; to drip in a viscous form.