diddums

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!"

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