Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bedaub
verb
/bɪˈdɔːb/
Definition
To smear or daub with a sticky substance, especially in a careless manner.
Examples
- She decided to bedaub the canvas with bright colors.
- The artist liked to bedaub the walls of his studio with paint splatters.
- After the celebration, the children bedaubed each other with frosting.
Meaning
Bedaub refers to the act of covering something with a substance in a sloppy or hasty way, often with something that is messy or unclean.
Synonyms
- smear
- daub
- spatter
- spoil
