Dollop Definition

dŏləp
dollops
noun
A soft mass or blob, as of some food; lump.
Webster's New World
A small quantity of liquid; splash, jigger, dash, etc.
Webster's New World
A measure or amount.
A dollop of wit.
Webster's New World
A modicum; a bit.
Not a dollop of truth to the story.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
verb
To put or give out in dollops.
Webster's New World
To apply haphazardly in generous lumps or scoops.
She dolloped a generous quantity of mustard on her hot dog.
Wiktionary

(intransitive) To drip in a viscous form.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Dollop

Noun

Singular:
dollop
Plural:
dollops

Origin of Dollop

  • Earlier tuft, clump perhaps akin to Norwegian dolp lump

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Of uncertain origin. Compare dialectal Norwegian dolp (“lump”).

    From Wiktionary

Dollop Sentence Examples

  • Also, potato soup can be garnished with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, parsley, or croutons--the choice is yours.

  • For a recipe full of fun, take the traditional baby boy blue and add a dash of imagination along with a dollop of fun.

  • This works fine, but it does mean that you tend to get a huge dollop of content in a very short time.

  • Allow her to eat more of her regular food if she wants it, and add a dollop of cottage cheese on top for extra calcium.

  • Medium lengths should opt for a golf-ball sized dollop, while longer hair may require 2-3 times the same amount.

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