Dyngus Day

proper noun

Easter Monday, as observed by Polish descendants in English-speaking countries.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. Easter Monday, as observed by Polish descendants in English-speaking countries.

    Synonyms: Easter Monday

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounEaster Monday, as observed by Polish descendants in English-speaking countries.

Origin

  1. Polishśmigus-dyngus
  2. EnglishDyngus Day

From Polish śmigus-dyngus.

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APA

Dyngus Day. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dyngus%20Day

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“Dyngus Day.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dyngus%20Day. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Dyngus Day,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dyngus%20Day.

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