Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dau
Noun
/dɔː/
Definition
A variant spelling of ‘daw’, typically referring to a jackdaw, a type of bird.
Examples
- The dau perched on the tree branch, watching the passerby with curiosity.
- He was as clever as a dau, always getting into trouble yet charming everyone with his antics.
- In the old folktales, the dau was often portrayed as a trickster, leading other animals into mischief.
Meaning
In some contexts, ‘dau’ is used to refer to a playful or mischievous person, often derived from the bird’s behavior.
Synonyms
- jackdaw
- trickster
- rascal
