[ˈdɪŋbat], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a stupid or eccentric person
(e.g: I couldn't care about them two dingbats)

- a typographical device other than a letter or numeral (such as an asterisk), used to signal divisions in text or to replace letters in a euphemistically presented vulgar word

- delusions or feelings of unease, particularly those induced by delirium tremens


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Origin:
mid 19th century (in early use applied to various vaguely specified objects): origin uncertain; perhaps based on ding. dingbat is probably by association with have bats in the belfry