The Ultimate Dingbat Test
A dingbat, also known as a rebus, is quite simply a visual word puzzle. What’s not simple about it, is that you need to decipher a common phrase, saying, person, or place from the combination of letters and word clues given. We’ve compiled 15 puzzling Dingbats for you to solve in this quick-fire quiz. Let’s see how good your deciphering skills are!
The word “dingbat” has had a number of ridiculously diverse meanings over the years. In 1838 it referred to a drink, in 1911 it was used to describe a “nut case,” by 1921 it was an ornamental object and by the 1970s it was back to being used as slang for “insanity.” Suffice to say, the bizarre origin of the word makes it the perfect title for these confusing riddles.