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Where does “dada” come from?

Dada is of unknown origin, though it may derive from French dada, itself of obscure etymology, possibly from a child's word or reduplication with no clear ancestral language established.

dada (English): Father, dad; Illegal drugs; Alternative...

Definitions

  1. Father, dad; Illegal drugs; Alternative...

Ancestry of “dada”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishDadaA cultural movement that began in Zürich,...
2Frenchdadahorse; hobby horse

Words derived from “dada”

  • dadaji
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