diddums British interjection
HUMOROUS
an expression which seems sympathetic but which really means the opposite "I hurt my finger." "Ah diddums!"
(A) "Our children want to play in the mud." "Diddums!"
(B) They have decided to take part in the marathon in their holidays." "Oh diddums!"
(C) "The neighbors on the third floor are at it again." "Ah diddums!"
A great word, used sarcastically to insultsomebody who feels bad about themselfs or has hurt themselfs and is talking about it. The injury is usually minor but emphisised.
Dan: Oww my arm kills.
Jimmy: aww poor didums, shall I kiss it better?