dabber

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Variant of dab

dab definition

dab (dab)

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

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