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dingbat
[ ding-bat ]
noun
- Slang. an eccentric, silly, or empty-headed person.
- Printing. an ornamental piece of type for borders, separators, decorations, etc.
- an object, as a brick, serving as a missile.
dingbat
/ ˈdɪŋˌbæt /
noun
- any unnamed object, esp one used as a missile
- a crazy or stupid person
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dingbat1
First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dingbat1
C19: of unknown origin
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Example Sentences
Your tiles are loose, and the lady knows what is good for a dingbat like you.
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