Polka-dotted

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of polka-dot form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a regular pattern of round dots (polka dots).

    "On arrival at Birmingham New Street, I make my way upstairs to the mezzanine to get shots of an almost deserted concourse, polka-dotted with social distancing circles like some strange board-game."

Synonyms

All synonyms
bespangledblotchydotteddottyflea bittenfreckled

Example

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"My mother bought a new checkered hat, a print corset, a plaid midi skirt, a polka-dotted bag, a striped shirt, and a plain turquoise dress."

Etymology

From polka dot + -ed, compare with dotted.

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