dabble
Translation
to dabble
Examples
He dabbles in painting on the weekends.
He dabbles in painting on the weekends.
The children dabbled their feet in the stream.
The children dabbled their feet in the stream.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to take a casual interest in (sth.) She dabbles in stock trading.
((sth.)) ((in sth.)) to immerse (sth.) lightly in liquid He dabbled his fingers in the water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tinker, toy with, play at
Etymology
From Dutch 'dabbelen', a frequentative of 'dabben' (to dab).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'dabbing' a paintbrush here and there, not painting seriously. Or 'dabbing' their feet in water.