"tou-tou" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tou-tous [plural]
Etymology: From the Wade-Giles romanization of Mandarin 兜兜 (dōudōu, diminutive form of dudou). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|兜兜|pos=diminutive form of <i class="Latn mention" lang="en">dudou</i>|tr=dōudōu}} Mandarin 兜兜 (dōudōu, diminutive form of dudou) Head templates: {{en-noun}} tou-tou (plural tou-tous)
  1. (fashion) Alternative form of doudou. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: doudou Categories (topical): Fashion
    Sense id: en-tou-tou-en-noun-CHOa5MzZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fashion, lifestyle

Inflected forms

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