English Explanatory Dictionary

dollop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food.
verb
  1. To apply haphazardly in generous lumps or scoops.
  2. To dole out in a considerable quantity; to drip in a viscous form.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɒləp/ /ˈdɑləp/ en-au-dollop.ogg

Word forms

dollop dollops dallop dolloping dolloped

Etymology

From earlier East Anglian dialectal dallop (“patch, tuft (of grass, etc.)”), of unknown origin. Compare dialectal Norwegian dolp (“lump”).

Derived words

dollopy
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