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Uncommondainty
The correct spelling is dainty.
How to pronounce dainty
/ˈdeɪnti/
nounIPA: /ˈdeɪnti/
Say it like: Day-ntee
The correct spelling is dainty. A delicacy (in taste).
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A delicacy (in taste).
- 2.Esteem, honour.
- 3.(Prairies and northwestern Ontario) A fancy cookie, pastry, or square, typically homemade, served at a social event (usually plural).
- 4.An affectionate term of address.
adjective
- 1.Excellent; valuable, fine.
- 2.Elegant; delicately small and pretty.
- 3.Fastidious and fussy, especially when eating.
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