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adoo


Meanings
  • Interjection

    A term of farewell or encouragement in Irish and Scottish traditions.

    - "As they set off on their journey, the villagers called out, 'Adieu! Adoo!'"
    - "After losing the game, the team captain rallied his players with a cry of 'Adoo!'"

Variants
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ado , ados , without ado , without further ado , cock-a-doodle-do , make it a point to , make it a point to (do something) , make it a point to do something
Etymology
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Derived from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic word 'adh' meaning 'good' and the suffix 'u' which can mean 'to God' or 'go with'.


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  1. The term 'adoo' is also the name of a character in Irish mythology, a mischievous fairy who can only be seen by children.

  2. In some Scottish traditions, 'adoo' is also used as a term for a type of flatbread.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sláinte: Another Irish term meaning 'health' or 'cheers', often used in toasts.


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In Irish and Scottish traditions, 'adoo' is a term of farewell or encouragement, often shouted as people depart or embark on a journey. It is also used to wish someone good luck or God's blessings.

How to Memorize "adoo"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'adoo' being shouted in a crowd as people bid farewell or wish each other good luck.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'adoo' with the idea of well-wishing and farewells.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'adoo' as 'A Divine Offering Of Unconditional' to help remember its meaning.


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