Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dingleberry
noun
/ˈdɪŋɡəˌbɛri/
Definition
A small piece of feces that gets stuck to the hair around the buttocks of an animal, especially a dog.
Examples
- After playing outside, the dog came in with a dingleberry stuck to its fur.
- He couldn’t stop laughing at the dingleberry incident during the pet show.
Meaning
Often used informally to refer to a minor annoyance or bother related to cleanliness. It can also be used humorously to describe an embarrassing situation.
Synonyms
- fecal matter
- stuck debris
- matted fur
