Dido

Definitions

1. Initialism of drive-in drive-out.
   abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
2. A fuss, a row.
   regional, slang
3. and (Roman mythology) Legendary founder and first queen of Carthage.
   Greek
4. A shrewd trick; an antic; a caper.

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Examples

“… she always had strong physical attraction for me … that time I kissed her … one reason⟳ I’ve steered clear since … take⟳ no chances on emotional didos …”

“I remember⟳ Raymond telling me years later how when he lived at home, if his mother heard he had been seen as much as talking to a girl, she would kick⟳ up a dido.”

“Young people," interposed a passing official, "if you keep⟳ a cutting didoes, I must talk⟳ to you both like⟳ a Dutch uncle.”

“Our youngest uncle, Billy, was not old enough to join⟳ in their didoes. One of their more flamboyant escapades has become⟳ a proud family legend.”

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