English Explanatory Dictionary

flummadiddle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A baked main course pudding consisting of stale bread, pork fat, molasses, and spices including cinnamon and allspice. It was a part of early American cuisine, especially in New England.
  2. Something completely nonsensical or ridiculous.
  3. Cheap, worthless frills.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

flummadiddle flummadiddles flumadiddle flumdiddle flummerdiddle flummydiddle fumadiddle fumdiddle

Etymology

* Unknown; apparently from, or related to flummery. Compare -a-, diddle.

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