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- did/dɪd/Past tense of 'do'. Used to form questions, negatives, and emphatic statements in the simple past tense, and to refer to a completed action or state in the past.verbA1 (Extremely High)
- didache/ˈdɪdəkiː/A specific term from Early Christianity, referring to a Greek-language text titled 'The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles', which outlines Christian ethics, rituals, and church organisation. It is often understood in this precise historical/religious context.nounVery Low
- didact/ˈdʌɪdakt/A person who teaches or instructs, especially in a way that is overly moralistic, pedantic, or inclined to lecture.nounLow
- didactics/dɪˈdaktɪks/The art or science of teaching; the principles and methods of instruction.nounC2
- didapper/ˈdaɪˌdæpə/A diving bird; specifically the little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis).nounVery rare
- diddikai/ˈdɪdɪkaɪ/A member of a traditionally itinerant ethnic group in the UK, particularly England, often associated with Romani or Traveller communities; sometimes used as a derogatory term.nounLow
- diddle/ˈdɪd(ə)l/To cheat or swindle someone, especially for a small amount of money; to treat unfairly.verbverb-transitiveC1
- diddley/ˈdɪdli/A slang term for a trivial or worthless amount; something of no value or importance.nounLow
- diddly/ˈdɪd.li/A trivial or insignificant amount; nothing at all. Often used for emphasis in negative constructions.nounLow
- diddly-squat/ˈdɪd.li ˌskwɒt/Absolutely nothing; a trivial or worthless amount.nounpronounC1
- diddlyshit/ˈdɪd.li.ʃɪt/An emphatically vulgar term meaning absolutely nothing, a worthless amount.nounVery Low
- diddy/ˈdɪdi/(slang) Something small, insignificant, or trivial.nounLow (C2)
- diderot/ˈdiːdərəʊ/The surname of Denis Diderot (1713–1784), a prominent French philosopher, art critic, and writer.nounLow
- didgeridoo/ˌdɪdʒ.ər.ɪˈduː/A long wooden wind instrument, traditionally made and played by Aboriginal peoples of northern Australia, producing a low, resonant drone.nounLow
- didicoy/ˈdɪdɪkɔɪ/A member of a group of itinerant people in Britain of mixed Romani and non-Romani descent, often living a traveling lifestyle distinct from both settled communities and Romanichal Travellers.nounLow (specialist/regional)
- dido/ˈdʌɪdəʊ/A mischievous or playful trick; a prank or caper.nounVery Low / Archaic
- didot point system/ˈdiːdəʊ ˈpɔɪnt ˈsɪstəm/A European typographic unit of measurement, primarily used in France, Germany, and other parts of continental Europe, historically defined as 1/72 of a French royal inch.nounVery Low
- didrachm/ˈdaɪdræk(ə)m/An ancient Greek silver coin worth two drachmae.nounExtremely Rare / Specialist
- didrikson/ˈdɪdrɪksən/A proprietary name for high-performance, often technical, outerwear and sportswear, especially known for sailing gear.nounVery Low
- didst/dɪdst/Second person singular past tense of the verb 'do' (archaic).verbVery Low
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