dingbat: Meaning and Definition of
ding•bat
Pronunciation: (ding'bat"), [key]
— n.
- an eccentric, silly, or empty-headed person.
- dingus.
- an ornamental piece of type for borders, separators, decorations, etc.
- an object, as a brick, serving as a missile.
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