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dauber.

One who, or that which, daubs; especially, a coarse, unskillful painter.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɔːbə(ɹ)/
  1. One who, or that which, daubs; especially, a coarse, unskillful painter.

    derogatory
  2. A pad or ball of rags, covered with canvas, for inking plates.

  3. A type of thick marker pen used to mark a bingo card.

  4. A low and gross flatterer.

    archaic
  5. The mud wasp; the mud dauber.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English daubere, equivalent to daub + -er.

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