Dabble Definition
dăbəl
dabbled, dabbles, dabbling
verb
dabbled, dabbles, dabbling
To dip lightly in and out of a liquid.
Webster's New World
To play in water, as with the hands.
Webster's New World
To splash liquid gently and playfully.
American Heritage
To wet by dipping, splashing, or sprinkling.
Webster's New World
To feed by reaching with the bill into shallow water.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- take seriously
- become an expert
- work-at
- delve into
Origin of Dabble
Possibly from Dutch dabbelen frequentative of dabben to strike, tap
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From dab
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