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dop

Pronunciation: /dɒp/

The English word “dop” has 8 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A diving bird.
  2. . A drink.
  3. An imprecise measure of alcohol; a dash.
  4. A dip; a low courtesy.
  5. A little copper cup in which a diamond is held while being cut.

verb

  1. To fail or to plug (an examination, standard or grade)
  2. To dip or duck.
  3. To drink alcohol.

Etymology

From Middle English doppe, from Old English *doppa (“dipper”) (compare dīepan), as in Old English dūfedoppa (“pelican”).

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