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dingbat

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪŋbæt]

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Learn how to use dingbat in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce dingbat

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪŋbæt]

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