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verb
- 1. press against (something) lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it: "he dabbed his mouth with his napkin"
- 2. aim at or strike with a light blow. dialect
noun
- 1. a small amount of something: "she licked a dab of chocolate from her finger" Similar
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word dab, from a gentle touch or stroke to a concentrated extract of cannabis. See synonyms, examples, phrases, and related articles for dab.
Learn the meaning of dab as a verb, noun and slang term in English. Find out how to use dab in different contexts, such as touching, dancing and digital audio broadcasting.
Dab, in its regular use, is a noun or verb referring to light taps or strokes, but it has taken on a number of slang senses. In the marijuana community, dabbing refers to a more intense form of consuming marijuana.
Dab can be a verb meaning to touch lightly, apply with short strokes, or remove with light strokes. It can also be a noun meaning a small amount, a light stroke, or a flatfish. See different meanings, examples, and translations of dab.
A dab is a quick, soft application of something, like paint or makeup. You might touch up a clown's makeup with several dabs on his cheeks and forehead. A dab is the motion with which you pat or apply something to a surface, and it's also the tiny amount of material you're applying.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word dab, from touching or applying something lightly to a type of fish or a gesture. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and word frequency of dab.
to touch something with quick, light touches, or to put a substance on something with quick, light touches: She dabbed at her eyes with a tissue. She dabbed a drop of perfume behind her ears. dab. noun [ C ] a small amount of something: a dab of lipstick. DAB. noun [ U ] uk/ˌdiːeɪˈbiː/us.
