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dildo

/ˈdɪl.doʊ/
Plural:dildos
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dildo Lexical Profile

dildo Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An object shaped like an erect penis, used for sexual stimulation.

Example

"The store sells a variety of adult novelty items, including vibrators and silicone dildos."

2

North American A foolish, stupid, or contemptible person (used as a vulgar term of abuse).

Example

"He acted like a complete dildo during the meeting and embarrassed the entire team."

3

Any of several tall, columnar cacti of the genera Acanthocereus or Pilosocereus native to the Caribbean and tropical America, having ribbed, spiny stems.

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• Nearby Words

dilapidated
dilate
dilation
dildo
dilemma
diligence
diligent

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, its exact origin is uncertain; it is variously suggested to derive from the Italian diletto ('delight'), a playful nonsense refrain in English ballads, or a nautical term for a wooden pin on a boat.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dildo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dildo
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