dingbat
Pronunciation: [ˈdɪŋbæt]
Word
Context: "colloquial expression"
(noun) a silly or foolish person. It's a playful way to call someone a bit goofy or not very smart, but often without being too mean.
Example
He can be such a dingbat when he forgets his own birthday.
Example
She is not a dingbat; she always knows exactly what to do.
Example
Did you really think that was a good idea, or are you just being a dingbat?
Context: "puzzles"
(noun) a type of puzzle or word play. Usually, it's a funny or tricky activity where you have to solve problems or find words.
Example
We enjoyed solving a dingbat puzzle together at the coffee shop.
Example
The dingbat puzzle was too hard for me, and I couldn't figure it out.
Example
Have you ever tried a dingbat puzzle before?
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