doolies

Meanings

• noun

  A small container or receptacle, often used for carrying or transporting items.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doolies
poolies , schoolies , coolies

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Variants

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doilies , doily

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Irish word 'dúl' meaning 'servant' or 'helper'. The term was later anglicized to 'doolies'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'doolies' is sometimes used in the construction industry to refer to small, portable toilets.

2. In the early 20th century, 'doolies' were used in the United States as a derogatory term for indentured laborers from India.

3. The name of the popular children's toy, 'Doodlebugs', is a homonym for 'doolies'. However, 'Doodlebugs' are not related to the definition of 'doolies' discussed here.

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Related Concepts

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1. pouches: Related concept: A type of container or bag with a flap or opening that can be closed.

2. containers: Related concept: An object used to hold or transport goods or materials.

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Culture

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In literature, 'doolies' have been used to describe various objects or characters. For instance, in James Joyce's 'Ulysses', 'doolies' are mentioned as small milk containers. In music, a band named 'Doolies' gained popularity in the 1980s.

How to Memorize "doolies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small container or pouch to memorize the meaning of doolies.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'doolies' with small containers or pouches to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Doolies are small containers for your doodads' to remember the definition.

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