 dabble |
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| 1. | [ verb ] dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid | |
| Related terms: | dunk | |
| 2. | [ verb ] play in or as if in water, as of small children | |
| Synonyms: | splash_around paddle | |
| Related terms: | play | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (work) work with in a non-serious manner | |
| Synonyms: | dabble_in play_at dabble_with dabble_at dip_into play_around smatter | |
| Examples: | "She dabbles in astronomy" "He plays around with investments but he never makes any money" |
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| Related terms: | busy dabbler | |
| Similar spelling: |
dapple dibble |
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