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dab



[ ˈdab]



dab   
noun
[ˈdab]
dab   
verb
dabbed; dabbing

Definition of dab (Entry 2 of 5)

transitive verb

1 : to strike or touch lightly : pat
//dabbing her eyes with a handkerchief
2 : to apply lightly or irregularly : daub
//dab paint

intransitive verb

: to make a dab


Other Words from dab

Verb

dabber noun



First Known Use of dab

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1562, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1691, in the meaning defined above



History and Etymology for dab

Noun (1)

Middle English dabbe

Noun (2)

Anglo-French dabbe

Noun (3)

origin unknown



Dictionary Entries near dab

da

DA

D/A

dab

DAB

dabble

dabbler



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Synonyms & Antonyms of dab

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 a quick thrust
  • one more quick dab of the brush and he would be finished with his painting

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2 a very small amount
  • she added a dab of sesame oil to the dressing before pouring it on the salad

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3 a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
  • a bear can knock a man down with a simple dab of his paw

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dab

noun (2)
chiefly British

Synonyms & Antonyms of dab (Entry 2 of 2)

a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
  • a dab at finding unappreciated collectibles and reselling them at a considerable profit

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More Definitions fordab

dab

verb

English Language Learners Definition of dab

: to lightly touch (something) usually with quick, small motions
: to put something on something with quick, small motions

dab

noun
\ ˈdab \

Kids Definition of dab

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a small amount
//Add a dab of butter.
2 : a light quick touch

dab

verb
dabbed; dabbing

Kids Definition of dab (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : to strike or touch lightly
//Dabbing at his streaming nose, Filch squinted unpleasantly at Harry …— J. K. Rowling, Chamber of Secrets
2 : to apply with light or uneven strokes She dabbed on more paint.