Daubs

/dɔːbz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of 'daub': applies paint, color, or thick substances carelessly or crudely; smears or coats roughly.

Etymology

From 'daub' (Old French 'dauber', possibly from Latin 'dealbare' meaning to whitewash). Simple present conjugation with '-s' for third person.

Kelly Says

Da Vinci 'daubs' masterpieces while a toddler 'daubs' walls with marker—the same verb, totally different outcomes, showing how context changes everything!

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