dido Meaning & Definition
/ˈdaɪdəʊ/
What Does Dido Mean?
Dido is a noun that means A fuss, a row. It is also used to mean A shrewd trick; an antic; a caper.
Word Facts for Dido
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdaɪdəʊ/ |
| Plural | didos |
Dido Definition (Noun)
- A fuss, a row.
- A shrewd trick; an antic; a caper.
to cut a dido
Synonyms of Dido
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Dido synonyms and antonyms →Dido in a Sentence
to cut a dido
Word Forms & Grammar
dido (plural didos or didoes)
dido
Words That Rhyme With Dido
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Origin of Dido
Unknown. The "trick" sense might come from the trick of Dido, queen of Carthage, who, having bought as much land as a hide would cover, is said to have cut it into thin strips long enough to enclose a spot for a citadel.