du

/dyu/; /dü/; /dyoo/; /doo/; /dö/

Definitions

1. noun

a Chinese unit of weight and currency equal to 10 jin; in the United States, a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces

“The price of the silk was 20 du.”

2. interjection

an expression of joy or triumph, especially in music or poetry

“The crowd erupted in a joyful ‘du!’ after the team won the championship.”

3. verb

to sing or recite (a poem) in unison, especially in a loud and exuberant manner

“The crowd began to du the chorus, creating a rousing atmosphere.”

4. verb

to praise or celebrate

“The team was du-ed by their fans after winning the tournament.”

Synonyms

  • unit
  • weight

Antonyms

  • nil
  • zero