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Definition of dik-dik

dik-dik

Plural:dik-diks
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dik-dik Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A diminutive antelope of the genus Madoqua, characterized by an elongated snout and a tuft of hair on the crown, native to the dry bushlands and savannas of eastern and southern Africa.

Example

"While on a guided safari in Kenya, we were lucky enough to spot a tiny dik-dik darting rapidly through the dense underbrush."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dik-dik. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dik-dik
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