dildo

dildo — noun

1. a sex toy shaped like a penis that people use to experience sexual pleasure, eit

1.名詞B2
釋義

a sex toy shaped like a penis that people use to experience sexual pleasure, either alone or with a partner

例句

The sex shop on Elm Street sells dildos in many shapes and sizes.

countable noun in plural form

Ayana bought her first silicone dildo online and was happy with the quality.

collocation: silicone dildo

同義詞
  • vibrator

    a vibrator adds a motor for vibration; a dildo may or may not vibrate

  • sex toy

    the general category term — a dildo is one type of sex toy

  • butt plug

    designed for anal use with a flared base; different shape from a typical dildo

用法筆記

The primary meaning in neutral, descriptive contexts — used in shops, product reviews, and sexual health discussions. Not considered offensive when referring to the object.

2. an insulting expression used to describe someone, usually a man, who behaves in

2.名詞C1
釋義

an insulting expression used to describe someone, usually a man, who behaves in a foolish or annoying way

例句

The guy who parked across two spaces is a total dildo.

collocation: total dildo

Camila called her ex a dildo and regretted it immediately.

同義詞
  • idiot

    much less offensive; the standard insult for foolish behaviour

  • jerk

    similar level of mild rudeness, but far less vulgar

用法筆記

Strongly offensive; avoid using in professional or polite settings. More common in informal British English than American English.

常見錯誤

❌He called his friend a dildo as a joke and everyone laughed.
✅He called his friend a fool as a joke and everyone laughed.
💡'Dildo' is much stronger and more offensive than 'fool'; using it as a joke can still cause serious offense.