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- [dab-uh l]
- /ˈdæb əl/
- /ˈdæb.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dab-uh l]
- /ˈdæb əl/
Definitions of dabbling word
- noun dabbling the fact of being involved in an activity in a frivolous or superficial way 3
- noun dabbling the fact of taking drugs occasionally without being a habitual user 3
- verb without object dabbling to play and splash in or as if in water, especially with the hands. 1
- verb without object dabbling to work at anything in an irregular or superficial manner: to dabble in literature. 1
- verb without object dabbling (of a duck) to feed on shallow-water vegetation with rapid, splashing movements of the bill. 1
- verb with object dabbling to wet slightly in or with a liquid; splash; spatter. 1
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Origin of dabbling
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; probably dab1 + -le; compare Dutch dabbelen, dabben
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Parts of speech for Dabbling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dabbling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dabbling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dabbling
noun dabbling
- procrastination — the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention: She was smart, but her constant procrastination led her to be late with almost every assignment.
- frivoling — to behave frivolously; trifle.
- dalliance — If two people have a brief romantic relationship, you can say that they have a dalliance with each other, especially if they do not take it seriously.
adjective dabbling
- unassembled — noting an artificial gem formed of two or more parts, as a doublet or triplet, at least one of which is a true gemstone.
- half-done — past participle of do1 .
- dilettante — a person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a desultory or superficial way; dabbler.
- unaccomplished — not accomplished; incomplete or not carried out: Many tasks remain unaccomplished.
- unconcluded — to bring to an end; finish; terminate: to conclude a speech with a quotation from the Bible.
Top questions with dabbling
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