Daubing

verb noun

To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.

What it means

  1. (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.”
  2. (verb) To paint (a picture, etc.) in a coarse or unskilful manner.
  3. (verb) To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.
  4. (verb) To flatter excessively or grossly.
  5. (verb) To put on without taste; to deck gaudily.
  6. (noun) Something daubed, such as graffiti.
  7. (noun) A rough coat of mortar put upon a wall to give it the appearance of stone; roughcast.
  8. (noun) In currying horses, a mixture of fish oil and tallow worked into leather; dubbing.

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Letter analysis

  • Daubing contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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Common questions

What does Daubing mean?

To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.

How many letters are in Daubing?

Daubing has 7 letters.

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