Definitions

1. noun

a foolish or annoying person

“The character in the play was a self-absorbed dingbat who got what was coming to him.”

2. noun

a small metal or plastic clip or device, especially one used to hold papers together

“The teacher used a dingbat to keep her notes organized during the meeting.”

3. noun

a puzzle or game, especially a word puzzle

“The daily newspaper included a challenging dingbat for its readers to solve.”

4. verb

to confuse or puzzle someone

“The complex plot of the novel will dingbat even the most experienced readers.”