dollop
/ˈdɑləp/
verb
- To add or serve in small, soft lumps or blobs.
- The chef dolloped the sauce artfully around the fish.
- She dolloped the mashed potatoes onto each plate.
- He dolloped a spoonful of jam onto his pancake.
noun
- A small, soft lump or blob of a substance, especially a semi-solid food like cream or butter.
- He spread a dollop of butter on his toast.
- She added a dollop of whipped cream to her hot chocolate.
- The recipe calls for a dollop of sour cream on top of the soup.
- A small amount or portion of something, often used figuratively.
- The sauce needs just a dollop of lemon juice for flavor.
- He added a dollop of sarcasm to his reply.
- The movie had a dollop of humor to balance the serious scenes.