Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dido

noun
/ˈdɪdoʊ/
Definition
A dido is a playful or mischievous act, often involving trickery or a prank.
Examples
  • After the kids pulled a dido on their teacher, everyone burst into laughter.
  • She always seemed to have a dido up her sleeve whenever her friends gathered.
Meaning
The term is used to describe a frivolous action or an amusing incident, typically meant for laughter and fun.
Synonyms
  • prank
  • trick
  • joke
  • caprice
  • frolic