dabble Definition
dab·ble (dab′əl)
transitive verb -·bled, -·bling
- to dip lightly in and out of a liquid
- to wet by dipping, splashing, or sprinkling
Etymology: Du dabbelen, freq. of MDu dabben, to strike, dab
intransitive verb
- to play in water, as with the hands
- to do something superficially, not seriously: with in or at to dabble in art
dabble Related Forms
dab′·bler noun
dabble Synonyms
dabble
v.
Antonyms
dabble Usage Examples
Object
- duck: Also over a thousand dabbling duck, which had included Baikal Teal the previous week.
- bit: Neil Kinnock - The Welsh former Labor Leader who still dabbles a bit in politics!
Preposition: with
- drug: Britney Spears revealed she has dabbled with drugs in the past.
- bit: Off we went to Pizza Hut where some dabbled with a bit of Spanish, others ' I'll have a pizza, cheers!
- thing: Having read this, it feels like the Government are dabbling with too many small things.
- computer: This time they've collaborated with fellow traveler Beck and dabbled with computers.
- occult: Using materials from little-known publications and archives, Lucifer Ascending details the true social function of individuals ' dabbling with the occult.
- theme: Although I have my studies starting soon I think I may still keep dabbling with WordPress themes.
Modifying Another Word
- occasionally: Andy's much the same but does occasionally dabble in American bottled beers, which we readily mock him for.
- even: I'm interested in theories of musical analysis as well, and have even dabbled in Mozart studies.
- also: Do you DJ just hiphop or also dabble in other music genres?
- just: Do I just dabble a little in each or should I take a closer look?
- still: Neil Kinnock - The Welsh former Labor Leader who still dabbles a bit in politics!
- never: Scientists never dabble in anything, they always make a very careful study of their subject.
Preposition: in
- occult: For some, dabbling in the occult can become a way of life.
- witchcraft: I've had too many experiences now where even adults can be disturbed by dabbling in witchcraft.
- theology: I play fiddle ( traditional ), read science fiction, dabble in theology, and write about whatever takes my fancy.
- magic: Dawn throws out her invisible foe, but is perhaps dabbling in magic too powerful for her to cope with.
- politics: I pay my taxes properly and have neither the time nor much of a desire to dabble in politics.
- drug: He ran with a fast set, stayed out late at clubs, and dabbled in drugs.

