dabbing Meaning & Definition
/ˈdæbɪŋ/
What Does Dabbing Mean?
Dabbing is a verb that means as in smearing, slathering. As a noun, it means The act by which something is dabbed.
Dabbing in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdæbɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | dabbings |
Dabbing Definition (Verb)
- as in smearing, slathering
Verb
- as in tapping, tipping
Verb
- present participle and gerund of dab
Dabbing as a Noun
- The act by which something is dabbed.
Verb
- To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
I dabbed my face with a towel.
- To apply a substance in this way.
He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face.
- To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.
- To apply hash oil to a heated surface for the purpose of efficient combustion.
- To perform the dab dance move, by moving both arms to one side of the body parallel with your head.
Synonyms of Dabbing
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Dabbing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dabbing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Dabbing in a Sentence
I dabbed my face with a towel.
He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face.
Word Forms & Grammar
dabbing
dabbing (plural dabbings)
Words That Rhyme With Dabbing
How to Pronounce Dabbing
The standard pronunciation of dabbing is //ˈdæbɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.