Marmalade Dropper

C2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑrməˌleɪd ˈdrɑpər/

Definitions of marmalade dropper

noun a clumsy or clumsy person who frequently drops things

Example Sentences

A1 The marmalade dropper accidentally spilled jam on the floor.

A2 The marmalade dropper left a sticky mess on the table.

B1 The clumsy marmalade dropper caused a commotion in the kitchen.

B2 The marmalade dropper's actions led to a hilarious situation during breakfast.

C1 The renowned chef was embarrassed to be labeled as a marmalade dropper after the incident.

C2 Despite his expertise in the kitchen, he was still teased for being a marmalade dropper among his colleagues.

Examples of marmalade dropper in a Sentence

formal The marmalade dropper was carefully placed on the breakfast table for guests to enjoy.

informal I accidentally knocked over the marmalade dropper while reaching for the toast.

slang I can't believe you spilled the marmalade dropper all over the counter!

figurative The shocking news was a real marmalade dropper for everyone in the office.

Grammatical Forms of marmalade dropper

past tense

marmalade droppered

plural

marmalade droppers

comparative

more marmalade dropper

superlative

most marmalade dropper

present tense

marmalade dropper

future tense

will marmalade dropper

perfect tense

has marmalade droppered

continuous tense

is marmalade droppering

singular

marmalade dropper

positive degree

marmalade dropper

infinitive

to marmalade drop

gerund

marmalade dropping

participle

marmalade dropped

Origin and Evolution of marmalade dropper

First Known Use: 1890 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'marmalade dropper' originated in British English and refers to a surprising or shocking event that causes someone to drop their marmalade toast.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe a specific action, the term has evolved to become a metaphor for any unexpected or startling occurrence.