Meaning & Definition of word "Ditto"
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Ditto
/ˈdɪtoʊ/
noun:
- 1. A term used to indicate that something said or written previously also applies to the current context.
- Example: He likes chocolate, and I feel ditto about it.
- 2. The same as something mentioned before.
- Example: I ordered a salad, and she ordered a ditto.
adverb:
- 1. Likewise; in the same way.
- Example: She enjoyed the concert, and ditto for her friends.
Etymology
From Italian 'detto' which means 'said', derived from Latin 'dictus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Dittohead:
A devoted follower of Rush Limbaugh, denoting someone who agrees with every opinion.
There you go, ditto!:
Used to express agreement emphatically.
As stated, ditto:
Used to affirm that the statement made previously is also valid in this context.
Related Words
duplicate:
An exact copy of something.
replicate:
To make an exact copy of something.
rebroadcast:
To broadcast again.
Slang Meanings of ditto
Meaning: I agree completely.
Example Sentence: When my friend said she loved the concert, I just replied, 'Ditto!'
Meaning: Used to express that something applies equally to the speaker.
Example Sentence: When someone said they wanted to sleep, I said, 'Ditto.'