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The correct spelling is dollop.

How to pronounce dollop

/ˈdɒləp/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɒləp/

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The correct spelling is dollop. A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food. For example: "Each pancake comes with a dollop of suspiciously soft butter in a tiny plastic cup."

Usage Examples

Each pancake comes with a dollop of suspiciously soft butter in a tiny plastic cup.

She dolloped a generous quantity of mustard on her hot dog.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food.

verb

  1. 1.To apply haphazardly in generous lumps or scoops.
  2. 2.To dole out in a considerable quantity; to drip in a viscous form.

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