daubs Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: D AO1 B Z
What Does Daubs Mean?
As a noun, daubs means plural of daub. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of daub. As a verb, it means To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.
Daubs Definition (Noun)
- plural of daub
Daubs as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of daub
Noun
- Excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.
- A soft coating of mud, plaster etc.
- A crude or amateurish painting.
Verb
- To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.
The artist just seemed to daub on paint at random and suddenly there was a painting.
- To paint (a picture, etc.) in a coarse or unskilful manner.
- To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.
- To flatter excessively or grossly.
- To put on without taste; to deck gaudily.
Synonyms of Daubs
Daubs synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Daubs
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Daubs in a Sentence
The artist just seemed to daub on paint at random and suddenly there was a painting.
Word Forms & Grammar
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