What does "Spotted Dick" mean?

Suet pudding with currants Traditional British steamed pudding with dried fruit.

How do you use "Spotted Dick" in a sentence?

Spotted dick and custard. School dinners—spotted dick.

Spotted Dick

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

Meaning: Suet pudding with currants

葡萄干牛油布丁

Pudín de sebo con pasas

干しぶどう入りスエットプディング

건포도가 들어간 수엣 푸딩

Traditional British steamed pudding with dried fruit.

加入干果的英国传统蒸布丁。

Pudín británico tradicional al vapor con frutas secas.

ドライフルーツ入りのイギリスの伝統的な蒸しプディング。

말린 과일이 들어간 영국 전통 찜 푸딩.

Examples

Spotted dick and custard.
斑点迪克配蛋奶酱
Spotted dick con natillas
スポテッド・ディックとカスタード
스포티드 딕과 커스터드.
School dinners—spotted dick.
学校午餐的斑点迪克
Comidas del colegio: spotted dick
学校給食のスポテッド・ディック
학교 급식의 스포티드 딕.

Pronunciation

/ˌspɒtɪd ˈdɪk/

Usage Guide

Context: British desserts

Tone: nostalgic

✓ Do Say

British traditional
英国传统菜肴
plato tradicional británico
イギリスの伝統料理
영국 전통

✗ Don't Say

May cause giggles
名字可能会引起笑声
El nombre puede causar risas
名前で笑いを誘うことがある
웃음을 유발할 수 있음

Common Mistakes

Traditional name

Origin & History

British, 'spotted' from currants, 'dick' possibly from 'dough.'

Cultural Context

Era: Historical

Generation: Older

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: School dinners

Regional notes: British traditional.

Variations

Spotted dick