dipsydoodle

English

Alternative forms

• dipsy-doodle, dipsy doodle

Etymology

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Noun

dipsydoodle (plural dipsydoodles)

1. An act or movement such as a quick dipping motion designed to evade, confuse, or distract an opponent or competitor.

Verb

dipsydoodle (third-person singular simple present dipsydoodles, present participle dipsydoodling, simple past and past participle dipsydoodled)

1. To follow a zigzag course.