English Explanatory Dictionary

daddle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To walk unsteadily; totter; dawdle
  2. To diddle (cheat)
noun
  1. The hand or fist; used in the phrase "tip us your daddle" meaning "give me your hand".

Pronunciation

/ˈdædəɫ/

Word forms

daddle daddles daddling daddled dadle dauldle dawdle

Etymology

Probably dade + -le. Compare English doddle.

Derived words

diddle-daddle tip the daddle
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