Dolloped: meaning, definitions and examples
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dolloped
[ ˈdɒləpt ]
food preparation
Dolloped refers to the action of creating a small, rounded mass of a soft substance, typically used in the context of food. It is often used to describe the way cream, yogurt, or other soft toppings are placed onto a dish. The term suggests an informal or casual approach to serving food, where the portion is not measured precisely but rather placed generously. This method adds a decorative touch to dishes and enhances their visual appeal.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She dolloped cream onto the pie.
- He dolloped some ice cream on top of the brownies.
- The chef dolloped the sauce over the pasta.
Translations
Translations of the word "dolloped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 porcionado
🇮🇳 डाला हुआ
🇩🇪 klecksiert
🇮🇩 diletakkan
🇺🇦 ложкою покладений
🇵🇱 nałożony
🇯🇵 盛られた
🇫🇷 déposé
🇪🇸 colocado
🇹🇷 konulmuş
🇰🇷 얹은
🇸🇦 موضوعة
🇨🇿 naservírovaný
🇸🇰 nanesený
🇨🇳 放置的
🇸🇮 nanesen
🇮🇸 sótt
🇰🇿 салынған
🇬🇪 დაგებული
🇦🇿 qoyulmuş
🇲🇽 colocado
Etymology
The term 'dolloped' is derived from the noun 'dollop', which refers to a spoonful or a shapeless mass of soft substance. The origin of 'dollop' is somewhat obscure, but it is believed to have emerged in the 19th century, primarily in the British English lexicon. The word may have been influenced by earlier terms like 'doll' or 'dollop of cream', which themselves convey the idea of a rounded shape or portion. Over time, 'dollop' evolved into a verb, 'to dollop', signifying the action of adding a generous serving of a soft food item. This evolution of the term reflects the casual and playful nature of food culture, particularly in home cooking and informal dining scenarios.