daub

verb
UK: /dɔːb/
US: /dɑːb/

  1. To apply a substance roughly or carelessly to a surface.

    1. She daubed paint on the wall.
    2. He hurriedly daubed mud on his face to camouflage himself within the dense vegetation.

  2. To spread something thickly or messily.

    1. Don't daub the butter on the bread.
    2. The child daubed peanut butter all over his face, much to his mother's dismay.

Synonyms

smear plaster slap splash patch coating
daub noun

  1. A patch or smear of a thick or sticky substance.

    1. There was a daub of mud on his shoe.
    2. The artist added a daub of yellow to brighten the landscape painting before displaying it.

  2. A roughly applied amount of something.

    1. The wall had daubs of plaster on it.
    2. The old house was constructed with wattle and daub, showcasing traditional building methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "daub" in English means: To apply a substance roughly or carelessly to a surface., To spread something thickly or messily..

The phonetic transcription of "daub" is /dɔːb/ in British English and /dɑːb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "daub": smear, plaster, slap, splash, patch, coating.

Example usage of "daub": "She daubed paint on the wall.". More examples on the page.