DAUB Meaning and
Definition
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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.
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• 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Conjugate verb Daub
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