diddums
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪdəmz/
The English word “diddums” has 2 meanings listed here.
interjection
- A term of commiseration to a child who has suffered a mildly painful situation.
- A sarcastic commiseration to somebody seen to be complaining too much about hurt feelings.
Etymology
Contraction of did 'em (they) do something (to you)?.
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