How Do You Spell BEDAUB?

Pronunciation: [bɪdˈɔːb] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "bedaub" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "be," is pronounced as /bi/, with a short "e" sound followed by a very short "i" sound. The second syllable, "daub," is pronounced as /dɔb/, with a long "o" sound and a voiced "b" sound. "Bedaub" means to smear or cover with something messy or sticky, and is often used in a figurative sense to describe excessive or inappropriate decoration.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
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BEDAUB Meaning and Definition

  1. Bedaub is a verb that refers to the act of smearing or covering something with a thick or excessive layer of material, typically in a careless or untidy manner. It implies the application of a substance in a hasty or sloppy way, resulting in an uneven or messy coating. The term can apply to various materials including paints, colors, ointments, or other substances used for decoration, protection, or concealment.

    When one bedaubs an object or surface, the intent may be to alter its appearance, either by obscuring its original state or by enhancing it through the addition of a superficial layer. This action is often performed in a reckless or careless manner, disregarding precision and attention to detail. As a result, the substance may be unevenly distributed, leaving visible streaks, smudges, or clumps.

    Beyond its literal meaning, bedaub can also be used figuratively, in a negative sense, to describe the act of slandering or defacing someone's character through excessive or unwarranted criticism. In this context, it suggests an unfair or unjust smearing of another person's reputation, often with exaggeration or deliberate falsehoods.

    Overall, bedaub encompasses a sense of hurried or imprecise application, highlighting the careless or haphazard manner in which a substance or criticism is applied, resulting in an untidy or negative outcome.

  2. To besmear; to sprinkle; to soil with anything thick and dirty.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BEDAUB

Etymology of BEDAUB

The word "bedaub" comes from the Middle English term "bedabben", which originated in the 14th century. It combines the prefix "be-" (which intensifies the action) and the verb "dab", derived from the Old French "dabben", meaning "to tap gently". Originally, "bedaub" meant "to smear or stain with substances like clay or mud". Over time, its meaning expanded to include any act of smearing or covering something messily or carelessly, both in the literal and figurative sense.

Conjugate verb Bedaub

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bedaubed
you would have bedaubed
he/she/it would have bedaubed
we would have bedaubed
they would have bedaubed
I would have bedaub
you would have bedaub
he/she/it would have bedaub
we would have bedaub
they would have bedaub

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been bedaubing
you would have been bedaubing
he/she/it would have been bedaubing
we would have been bedaubing
they would have been bedaubing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would bedaub
you would bedaub
he/she/it would bedaub
we would bedaub
they would bedaub

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be bedaubing
you would be bedaubing
he/she/it would be bedaubing
we would be bedaubing
they would be bedaubing

FUTURE

I will bedaub
you will bedaub
he/she/it will bedaub
we will bedaub
they will bedaub

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bedaubing
you will be bedaubing
he/she/it will be bedaubing
we will be bedaubing
they will be bedaubing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bedaubed
you will have bedaubed
he/she/it will have bedaubed
we will have bedaubed
they will have bedaubed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bedaubing
you will have been bedaubing
he/she/it will have been bedaubing
we will have been bedaubing
they will have been bedaubing

IMPERATIVE

you bedaub
we let´s bedaub

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bedaub

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bedaubing
you were bedaubing
he/she/it was bedaubing
we were bedaubing
they were bedaubing

PAST PARTICIPLE

bedaubed

PAST PERFECT

I had bedaubed
you had bedaubed
he/she/it had bedaubed
we had bedaubed
they had bedaubed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bedaubing
you had been bedaubing
he/she/it had been bedaubing
we had been bedaubing
they had been bedaubing

PRESENT

I bedaub
you bedaub
he/she/it bedaubs
we bedaub
they bedaub

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bedaubing
you are bedaubing
he/she/it is bedaubing
we are bedaubing
they are bedaubing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bedaubing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bedaubed
you have bedaubed
he/she/it has bedaubed
we have bedaubed
they have bedaubed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bedaubing
you have been bedaubing
he/she/it has been bedaubing
we have been bedaubing
they have been bedaubing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it bedaub

SIMPLE PAST

I bedaubed
you bedaubed
he/she/it bedaubed
we bedaubed
they bedaubed

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