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dingbat

/ˈdɪŋbæt/

Translations

dingbatnoun

dingbats

/ˈdɪŋbæt/

fleuronTypographie ; ornement ou symbole décoratif utilisé pour séparer des sections de texte.

The designer added a dingbat to the end of each chapter to enhance the book's aesthetic.

Le designer a ajouté un fleuron à la fin de chaque chapitre pour améliorer l'esthétique du livre.

andouilleFamilier ; s'emploie souvent de façon moqueuse ou affectueuse pour désigner une personne excentrique ou un peu stupide.

Despite her reputation as a dingbat, she always managed to bring a smile to everyone's face.

Malgré sa réputation d'andouille, elle parvenait toujours à faire sourire tout le monde.

Additional translations

dingbatArchitecture ; terme emprunté pour désigner un petit immeuble bas avec parking au rez-de-chaussée.

Synonyms

dingbatadjective

/ˈdɪŋ.bæt/

Used attributively before a noun to describe something consisting of or relating to typographical dingbats.

ornementalTypographie ; relatif aux ornements ou symboles typographiques.

The designer chose a dingbat font for the chapter headings.

Le designer a choisi une police ornementale pour les titres des chapitres.

Synonyms

Definitions

dingbatnoun

A typographical symbol or ornament used in typesetting, often decorative or used to separate sections of text.

The designer added a dingbat to the end of each chapter to enhance the book's aesthetic.

A silly or eccentric person, often used in a humorous or affectionate way.

Despite her reputation as a dingbat, she always managed to bring a smile to everyone's face.

A small, box-like apartment building, typically from the mid-20th century, with parking at ground level beneath the residential units.

Many dingbats in Los Angeles are recognizable by their overhanging second floors supported by thin posts.

dingbatadjective

Relating to or consisting of typographical dingbats or ornamental symbols.

The designer chose a dingbat font for the chapter headings.