Meaning & use
dildo
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Meanings
nouncountable
An object shaped like a penis, used for sexual pleasure, often made of silicone, rubber, glass, or plastic.
Grammar: Countable: you can say a dildo, two dildos.
Patterns
- use a dildo
- a dildo made of something
- a dildo with a harness
The shop sells silicone dildos in many colors and sizes.
She kept her dildo in a locked drawer.
He bought a glass dildo online.
nouncountableoffensive
An offensive term for a stupid or annoying person.
Grammar: Countable, but used as an insult.
Patterns
- call someone a dildo
He called his brother a dildo after the argument.
Don't be such a dildo.
Word forms
| plural | dildos |
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Common combinations
- silicone dildo
- She prefers a silicone dildo because it is easy to clean.
- glass dildo
- A glass dildo can be warmed or cooled for different sensations.
- strap-on dildo
- They used a strap-on dildo during sex.
- vibrating dildo
- A vibrating dildo runs on batteries.
- dildo harness
- The dildo harness keeps the toy in place.
- clean a dildo
- You should clean a dildo before and after each use.
Synonyms and how they differ
- sex toy
- A broader term for any object used for sexual pleasure, including but not limited to a dildo.
- vibrator
- A sex toy that vibrates; a dildo does not necessarily vibrate, though some do.
Word family
- dildo-like adjective
- Resembling a dildo in shape or appearance.
Commonly confused: dildo or diddle?
dildo vs diddle
A verb meaning to cheat or waste time; not related to dildo.
Practice
Which sentence uses the word 'dildo' correctly and naturally?
Choose one answer.
A dildo is a noun for a sex toy, so 'bought a new dildo' fits. The other options use it as a verb or in unrelated contexts.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “dildo”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.