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Meaning of dingbat

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dingbat

Pronunciation:/ˈdɪŋˌbæt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A silly, crazy or stupid person.

    Synonyms:dingus
  2. A special ornamental typographical symbol, such as a bullet, an arrow, a pointing hand etc.

  3. An architectural style of apartment building, where the second storey overhangs an area for parking cars.

  4. A kind of word puzzle involving pictures or typography that hint at the solution.

    Synonyms:rebus