How Do You Spell DAUB?

Pronunciation: [dˈɔːb] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "daub" is [dˈɔːb], [dˈɔːb], [d_ˈɔː_b] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

DAUB Meaning and Definition

  1. Daub is a verb commonly used to describe the act of applying or spreading something in a careless or unskilled manner. It often refers to the act of applying a substance, typically thick or viscous, onto a surface with imprecision or lack of finesse. Daubing is commonly associated with smearing or spreading substances, such as paint, mud, clay, or plaster, onto walls, surfaces, or canvases.

    In a literal sense, daubing can be observed when someone haphazardly or carelessly applies a substance without attention to detail or precision. It tends to result in a messy or untidy appearance. The application of paint on a canvas or the spreading of plaster on a wall without skill or artistry can be described as daubing.

    Daub can also be used figuratively to describe the act of applying words or ideas clumsily or unskillfully. For example, when someone is said to "daub" paint, it implies a lack of technique or refined approach. Similarly, when someone "daubs" words, it signifies a lack of eloquence or thoughtfulness in their expression.

    Overall, daub denotes an act of spreading or applying something without care or skill, resulting in a messy or clumsy outcome, be it literal substances or figurative concepts.

  2. • A coarse painting.
    • To smear or cover with any soft matter; to plaster; to paint coarsely; to lay or put on without taste.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DAUB

Etymology of DAUB

The word "daub" dates back to Middle English and is derived from the Old English word "dēawb", which means "a coating of plaster or mud". It can be traced back further to the Old Norse word "daub" and the Proto-Germanic word "daubōną". These ancient roots have similar meanings, emphasizing the act of applying a thick, sticky substance onto a surface. The word "daub" has maintained its essential meaning of smearing or coating with plaster or mud throughout its evolution. Nowadays, it can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of applying paint or any other substance in a clumsy or unskilled manner.

Idioms with the word DAUB

  • daub sth with sth The idiom "daub sth with sth" means to cover or coat something messily or carelessly with a substance, usually implying a lack of skill or precision. It can be used both in a literal sense, such as applying paint or plaster in a messy manner, or figuratively, when describing someone's haphazard or ineffective attempt at doing something.
  • daub sth on(to) sth The idiom "daub sth on/to sth" means to apply or spread something, usually in a rough or careless manner, onto something else, typically a surface or object. It implies a hasty or sloppy application of paint, substance, or any form of material onto a particular area.
  • daub (something) on(to) (something) The idiom "daub (something) on(to) (something)" means to apply or spread something, usually paint or another substance, onto a surface in a clumsy or careless manner. It suggests a lack of precision or skill in the application process.
  • daub with The idiom "daub with" means to cover or smear something with a substance or material in a careless or hasty manner. It often implies a lack of skill or precision in the application.
  • daub something with something The idiom "daub something with something" refers to the act of applying or spreading something, typically a substance or material, onto a surface in a careless or haphazard manner. It can also suggest that the application is done in an excessive or unskilled way, resulting in a messy or sloppy appearance.

Similar spelling words for DAUB

Plural form of DAUB is DAUBS

Conjugate verb Daub

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have daubed
you would have daubed
he/she/it would have daubed
we would have daubed
they would have daubed
I would have daub
you would have daub
he/she/it would have daub
we would have daub
they would have daub

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been daubing
you would have been daubing
he/she/it would have been daubing
we would have been daubing
they would have been daubing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would daub
you would daub
he/she/it would daub
we would daub
they would daub

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be daubing
you would be daubing
he/she/it would be daubing
we would be daubing
they would be daubing

FUTURE

I will daub
you will daub
he/she/it will daub
we will daub
they will daub

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be daubing
you will be daubing
he/she/it will be daubing
we will be daubing
they will be daubing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have daubed
you will have daubed
he/she/it will have daubed
we will have daubed
they will have daubed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been daubing
you will have been daubing
he/she/it will have been daubing
we will have been daubing
they will have been daubing

IMPERATIVE

you daub
we let´s daub

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to daub

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was daubing
you were daubing
he/she/it was daubing
we were daubing
they were daubing

PAST PARTICIPLE

daubed

PAST PERFECT

I had daubed
you had daubed
he/she/it had daubed
we had daubed
they had daubed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been daubing
you had been daubing
he/she/it had been daubing
we had been daubing
they had been daubing

PRESENT

I daub
you daub
he/she/it daubs
we daub
they daub

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am daubing
you are daubing
he/she/it is daubing
we are daubing
they are daubing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

daubing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have daubed
you have daubed
he/she/it has daubed
we have daubed
they have daubed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been daubing
you have been daubing
he/she/it has been daubing
we have been daubing
they have been daubing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it daub

SIMPLE PAST

I daubed
you daubed
he/she/it daubed
we daubed
they daubed

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