dumpling /ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/ noun5 •A ball of dough that is cooked and may have a filling and/or additional ingredients in the dough. •(UK) Specifically, a ball of dough used in stews and other sauced dishes; a thick noodle. •(US) Specifically, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling. •A term of endearment.My little dumpling. •(vulgar) A piece of excrement.Wherever legitimate tracks are found there's always some fresh scat, y'know, poo, flop, dumplings. — 2018 formsdumplings