dingbat

Example Sentences

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A similar fate befell the dingbat in 1964, when L.A. once again increased its parking minimums.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2023

In the original, that’s thanks mostly to Ariel’s talking Caribbean crab guardian, Sebastian, and her Noo Yawky dingbat sea gull pal, Scuttle.

From New York Times • May 24, 2023

Everything about the show is more confident – the physical comedy is goofier, Devi's dingbat logic is more outlandish, and McEnroe's narration easily flows with the action.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2021

I mean this more in terms of “if you call them a dingbat, they won’t remember” and not “why bother making sure they feel firmly attached to their caregivers.”

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2019

I know, grandpa—but she's such a funny little dingbat!

From Missy by Gatlin, Dana