daubing

verb

  1. 1

    To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.

    “The artist just seemed to daub on paint at random and suddenly there was a painting.”
  2. 2

    To paint (a picture, etc.) in a coarse or unskilful manner.

  3. 3

    To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.

  4. 4

    To flatter excessively or grossly.

  5. 5

    To put on without taste; to deck gaudily.

noun

  1. 1

    Something daubed, such as graffiti.

  2. 2

    A rough coat of mortar put upon a wall to give it the appearance of stone; roughcast.

  3. 3

    In currying horses, a mixture of fish oil and tallow worked into leather; dubbing.

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