Dabble

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdæbəɫ/

• Rhymes: -æbÉ™l

Origin

From dab

Full definition of dabble

Verb

1. (transitive) To partially wet (something) by splashing or dipping; connotes playfulness.The children sat on the dock and dabbled their feet in the water.
2. (intransitive) To participate or have an interest in an activity, but in a casual or superficial way.She's an actress by trade, but has been known to dabble in poetry.

Derived terms

• dabble in
• dabbler