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dingbat Definition

☆ ding·bat (diŋ′bat′)

noun

  1. Informal a stone, stick, or other object suitable for throwing
  2. Printing, Informal any of various decorative marks, as at the beginning of a paragraph
  3. Slang a foolish or erratic person

Etymology: < ding, in obs. sense “to fling” + bat

dingbat Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

font: If you want to create picture graphics in PSP, dingbat fonts will provide an almost endless source and variety of material.

Browse dictionary entries near dingbat

  1. ‹ ding-dong
  2. ‹ Ding an sich
  3. ‹ ding-a-ling
  4. ‹ ding
  5. ‹ dinette
  6. ‹ Dinesen, Isak
  7. ‹ Dinesen
  8. ‹ dinero
  9. ‹ dineric
  10. ‹ diner
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