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dim sim

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of various kinds of Chinese-style meat and cabbage dumplings, similar to shumai and other dim sum and usually steamed or deep fried. Commonly offered by Chinese restaurants and fish-and-chip shops.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dimmie

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Alteration of dim sum.