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| ding·bat [ díng bàt ] (plural ding·bats) |
noun |
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1. printer's symbol: a symbol or ornamental character used in a printed work, e.g. a star or pointing hand
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2. object used as missile: a brick, rock, or other object that is thrown as a missile
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3. silly person: somebody who is considered silly or lacking in intelligence
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informal insult
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4. thing whose name is not known: an object whose name has been forgotten or is not known
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slang
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| [Mid-19th century. Origin ?] |
