as in lunatic
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
which dipstick used the good china as a dog dish?
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Recent Examples of dipstick
The correct level will be indicated on the dipstick.
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Paul Stenquist, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2020
Forry pulled out the oil dipstick and waved it in the air.
—Oliver Whang, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
Gilbert compares individual antibody titers with a dipstick for oil in a car.
—Tasnim Ahmed, CNN, 22 Mar. 2022
The task of periodically checking the liquids was typically carried out by a young Russian who climbed on top of the tanks with a dipstick.
—Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2022
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Paul Stenquist, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2020
Forry pulled out the oil dipstick and waved it in the air.
—Oliver Whang, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
Gilbert compares individual antibody titers with a dipstick for oil in a car.
—Tasnim Ahmed, CNN, 22 Mar. 2022
The task of periodically checking the liquids was typically carried out by a young Russian who climbed on top of the tanks with a dipstick.
—Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipstick
Noun
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Historically, betting against bigs who can pass is a fool’s errand.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here’s the deal: Chasing quick wins is a fool’s errand.—
Jonathan Wagner,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Players lead the minotaur on goose chases into traps, set up ambushes with exploding gas jars from another part of the dungeon, or even convince the factions inside the dungeon to join them in an all-out battle against it with overwhelming numbers.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Best Deal: Quince Luxe Goose Down Pillow Luxe Goose Down Pillow $313 $120 Quince Pillow reviewer: Katherine McLaughlin, digital features editor Materials and firmness: The pillow is filled with white goose down and has a 100% cotton sateen shell.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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Roasted tomatoes and halved gooseberries nestle in a pool of kefir and roasted kale oil; avocado wedges rolled in roasted seeds and nuts are separated by sorrel leaves; pea tips and tendrils garnish a stack of fried cheese dumplings.—
Garrett Snyder,
Los Angeles Magazine,
18 July 2017
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Meanwhile, people are on the dance floor going nuts.—
Ron Hart,
Esquire,
6 July 2017
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“Dipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipstick. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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