transitive verb, intransitive verb dabbed, dabbing dab′·bing

1. to touch or stroke lightly and quickly
2. to pat with something soft or moist
3. to put on (paint, etc.) with light, quick strokes

Etymology: ME dabben, to strike, akin to MDu dabben & Norw dabba < ? IE base *dhabh-, to strike

noun

1. a light, quick stroke; tap; pat
2. a small, soft or moist bit of something a dab of rouge

noun

1. any of several flounders (esp. Limanda proboscidea) of coastal waters
2. any small flatfish

Etymology: ME dabbe < ?

noun