Dingbat
noun
A silly or foolish person.
Don't be such a dingbat; think before you act!
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Informal
silly dingbat,foolish dingbat,clever dingbat
noun
A typographical ornament or design element.
He used a dingbat as a decorative element in the invitation card.
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Technical
typographic dingbat,decorative dingbat
noun
A silly or foolish person.
Don't be such a dingbat; think before you act!
Usage tips
Informal
silly dingbat,foolish dingbat,clever dingbat
noun
A typographical ornament or design element.
He used a dingbat as a decorative element in the invitation card.
Usage tips
Technical
typographic dingbat,decorative dingbat
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Humor
'Dingbat' is often used humorously to describe someone acting foolishly.
"You know he's just a dingbat when he forgets his keys again."
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Versatility
It's important to consider the context when using 'dingbat'; it can be endearing or insulting.
"In a light-hearted game, calling someone a dingbat can be funny."
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
While it can be playful, calling someone a dingbat can also be considered offensive if used in the wrong context.
"She laughed it off, but being called a dingbat hurt her feelings."
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Humor
'Dingbat' is often used humorously to describe someone acting foolishly.
"You know he's just a dingbat when he forgets his keys again."
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Versatility
It's important to consider the context when using 'dingbat'; it can be endearing or insulting.
"In a light-hearted game, calling someone a dingbat can be funny."
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
While it can be playful, calling someone a dingbat can also be considered offensive if used in the wrong context.
"She laughed it off, but being called a dingbat hurt her feelings."
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Humor
'Dingbat' is often used humorously to describe someone acting foolishly.
"You know he's just a dingbat when he forgets his keys again."
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Versatility
It's important to consider the context when using 'dingbat'; it can be endearing or insulting.
"In a light-hearted game, calling someone a dingbat can be funny."
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
While it can be playful, calling someone a dingbat can also be considered offensive if used in the wrong context.
"She laughed it off, but being called a dingbat hurt her feelings."
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