dollop

Definition

A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food.

Etymology

From earlier East Anglian dialectal dallop (“patch, tuft (of grass, etc.)”), of unknown origin. Compare dialectal Norwegian dolp (“lump”).

Example Sentences

• "Each pancake comes with a dollop of suspiciously soft butter in a tiny plastic cup."
• "Dallop, s[ubstantive] a deal heap, a division or small heap,[…]"
• "DALLOP, s[ubstantive] […] 5. A clumsy and shapeless lump of any thing tumbled about in the hands."