Dada
noun
An art movement in the 20th century that focused on the irrational and absurd.
Dada art was a reaction to the horrors of World War I.
Often appears as...
- dada movement
- dada art
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Academic
noun
A term used by young children for their father.
The little girl cheered as she saw her dada coming home.
Often appears as...
- see my dada
- love my dada
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Approving
Colloquial, Childish
noun
An art movement in the 20th century that focused on the irrational and absurd.
Dada art was a reaction to the horrors of World War I.
Often appears as...
- dada movement
- dada art
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A term used by young children for their father.
The little girl cheered as she saw her dada coming home.
Often appears as...
- see my dada
- love my dada
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial, Childish
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Movement
Remember that this Dada relates to specific historical art and cultural movements, not modern ones.
Dada greatly influenced surrealism later on.
Pro Tip 2/3Absurdity Emphasis
Emphasizes nonsense and illogical thought, often to challenge conventional art.
A dada piece might just be a random assortment of objects.
Pro Tip 3/3Anti-war Sentiment
Dada often conveys dissatisfaction with war and the way society approaches it.
The dada artist's sculpture mockingly represented militarism.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Movement
Remember that this Dada relates to specific historical art and cultural movements, not modern ones.
Dada greatly influenced surrealism later on.
Pro Tip 2/3Absurdity Emphasis
Emphasizes nonsense and illogical thought, often to challenge conventional art.
A dada piece might just be a random assortment of objects.
Pro Tip 3/3Anti-war Sentiment
Dada often conveys dissatisfaction with war and the way society approaches it.
The dada artist's sculpture mockingly represented militarism.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Movement
Remember that this Dada relates to specific historical art and cultural movements, not modern ones.
Dada greatly influenced surrealism later on.
Pro Tip 2/3Absurdity Emphasis
Emphasizes nonsense and illogical thought, often to challenge conventional art.
A dada piece might just be a random assortment of objects.
Pro Tip 3/3Anti-war Sentiment
Dada often conveys dissatisfaction with war and the way society approaches it.
The dada artist's sculpture mockingly represented militarism.
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Navigating the High Cost...
For the most part it was a positive experience. Because we just chose for them to be. Yeah? - When are we gonna leave? I don't wanna be here so long. - Would you like your phone? - No. - You wanna go sit in the car with dada? - No. - Hey, are you afraid that we're gonna be staying here?
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Michael Tilson Thomas:...
And a tough, slouchy kid got up to bat, and he took a swing and really connected. And he watched the ball fly for a second, and then he went, "Dah dadaratatatah. Brah dada dadadadah."
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Navigating the High Cost...
For the most part it was a positive experience. Because we just chose for them to be. Yeah? - When are we gonna leave? I don't wanna be here so long. - Would you like your phone? - No. - You wanna go sit in the car with dada? - No. - Hey, are you afraid that we're gonna be staying here?
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Michael Tilson Thomas:...
And a tough, slouchy kid got up to bat, and he took a swing and really connected. And he watched the ball fly for a second, and then he went, "Dah dadaratatatah. Brah dada dadadadah."
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Rekha
Indian Actress
I seriously think Bachchan is more Bengali than any one I know. He's a true Bengali dada. And I'm not saying that because he has a Bengali wife or has spent time in Kolkata. There's more of Rabindranath Tagore's legacy in him than anyone else.
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Xzibit
American Musician
Dada has always been competitive and respected and I'm excited to design and promote a shoe that represents both of us so well.
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Abhijit Banerjee
American Economist
Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi, the ultimate didi and dada of Indian politics, should really commiserate.
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Marcel Duchamp
French Artist
Dada was an extreme protest against the physical side of painting. It was a metaphysical attitude.
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Rekha
Indian Actress
I seriously think Bachchan is more Bengali than any one I know. He's a true Bengali dada. And I'm not saying that because he has a Bengali wife or has spent time in Kolkata. There's more of Rabindranath Tagore's legacy in him than anyone else.
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Xzibit
American Musician
Dada has always been competitive and respected and I'm excited to design and promote a shoe that represents both of us so well.
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Abhijit Banerjee
American Economist
Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi, the ultimate didi and dada of Indian politics, should really commiserate.
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Marcel Duchamp
French Artist
Dada was an extreme protest against the physical side of painting. It was a metaphysical attitude.
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