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Definition of dollop

dollop

/ˈdɑː.ləp/
dol · lop
Plural:dollops
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Past Simple:dolloped
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Past Participle:dolloped
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Present Participle:dolloping
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dollop Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A shapeless mass or blob of something, especially a small amount of soft food.

Example

"She topped the warm apple pie with a generous dollop of whipped cream."

2

A small, indeterminate amount or measure of an abstract quality.

Example

"The comedy succeeds by combining sharp social commentary with a healthy dollop of absurdity."

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• verb

1

To add or serve a shapeless mass of soft food or liquid, typically using a spoon.

Example

"He dolloped sour cream onto the baked potatoes before serving them."

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• Rhymes for dollop

• Nearby Words

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dollarbird
dollhouse
dollop
dolly
dolma
dolomites

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century meaning a clump of grass or weeds, probably from a Scandinavian source related to Norwegian dolp ('lump').

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