Meaning of the word dingbat in English
What does dingbat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dingbat
US /ˈdɪŋ.bæt/
UK /ˈdɪŋ.bæt/
Noun
1.
a silly, foolish, or eccentric person
Example:
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Don't be such a dingbat, you left your phone on the roof of the car!
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My grandma sometimes calls me a little dingbat when I do something silly.
2.
a decorative character or symbol, such as a bullet point or an ornamental flourish, used in printing
Example:
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The document used a small star as a dingbat to separate sections.
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The old printer had a font full of interesting dingbats.