dido

Meaning

Noun

1. (slang) A fuss, a row.
2. A shrewd trick; an antic; a caper.

Adv

Misspelling of ditto.

Synonyms

prank

play

toy

trick

sport

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdaɪdəʊ/

Etymology

Unknown. The "trick" sense might come from the trick of Dido, queen of Carthage, who, having bought as much land as a hide would cover, is said to have cut it into thin strips long enough to enclose a spot for a citadel.