dab
The definition of a dab is a quick touch or pat.
(noun)An example of a dab is a drop of red paint.
Dab is defined as lightly touching, or adding a bit of moisture.
(verb)An example of dab is to gently dip the end of a paper towel into water.
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See dab in Webster's New World College Dictionary
transitive verb, intransitive verb dabbed, dabbing
- to touch or stroke lightly and quickly
- to pat with something soft or moist
- to put on (paint, etc.) with light, quick strokes
Origin: ME dabben, to strike, akin to MDu dabben & Norw dabba < ? IE base *dhabh-, to strike
noun
- a light, quick stroke; tap; pat
- a small, soft or moist bit of something: a dab of rouge
Related Forms:
- dabber noun
noun
- any of several flounders (esp. Limanda proboscidea) of coastal waters
- any small flatfish
Origin: ME dabbe < ?
noun
Brit., Informal an expert; dab hand
Dictionary of American Biography
See dab in American Heritage Dictionary 4
verb dabbed dabbed, dab·bing, dabs verb, transitive
- To apply with short poking strokes: dabbed some paint on the worn spots.
- To cover lightly with or as if with a moist substance.
- To strike or hit lightly.
To tap gently; pat.
noun- A small amount: a dab of jelly.
- A quick light pat.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English dabben, to strike
.noun
Any of various flatfishes, chiefly of the genera Limanda and Hippoglossoides, related to and resembling the flounders.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English dabbe
.noun
Chiefly British
A dab hand.
Origin:
Origin: Origin unknown
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