More generally, that volume of a substance which is contained within a dessert spoon.
A unit of measure, being equivalent to two teaspoons or two-thirds of a tablespoon, or approximately 10 millilitres; a dessertspoonful.
An item of cutlery; a spoon, larger than a teaspoon and smaller than a tablespoon, used for eating dessert.
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands
Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
Perfectly.
Exactly suitable, fitting, apt; timely, convenient, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
To stroke or fondle (an animal).
To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
To gently rain.