dollop
noun C2
Plain meaning
a small amount of soft food or a small amount of something informal
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe a small amount of soft food or a small amount of something informal, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned dollop as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines dollop in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear dollopevidence of dollopwidespread dollop
Watch out
Do not use “dollop” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.