DINGBAT


Meaning of DINGBAT in English

/ding"bat'/ , n.

1. Slang. an eccentric, silly, or empty-headed person.

2. dingus.

3. Print. an ornamental piece of type for borders, separators, decorations, etc.

4. an object, as a brick, serving as a missile.

[ 1830-40; orig. uncert. ]

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