diddums

English

Alternative forms

• poor diddums

Etymology

From did + ('em) they - do something to you

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈdɪdəmz/

Interjection

diddums

1. (UK) A term of commiseration to a child who has suffered a mildly painful situation (or, by extension, to anybody seen to be complaining too much about hurt feelings).

Translations

See also

• wassums