dabbed
/dæbd/
VERB
1. Pressed lightly against a surface without rubbing
Touched or pressed something gently and repeatedly with a soft object, usually to absorb, clean, or remove a substance without spreading it.
1.1. Blotting or gently wiping a surface
Gently pressed a cloth, tissue, sponge, or other soft object against a surface to absorb liquid or remove moisture.
Synonyms
Examples
- She dabbed the spilled coffee with a paper towel.
- He dabbed his face dry with a soft cloth.
Related Words
- wiped
- sponged
- absorbed
- soaked
- moisture
- tissue
1.2. Applying makeup or skincare products
Gently pressed a cosmetic or skincare product onto the skin, usually using a fingertip, sponge, or applicator.
Synonyms
Examples
- The makeup artist dabbed concealer beneath her eyes.
- She dabbed moisturizer onto her cheeks using her fingertips.
Related Words
- concealer
- foundation
- cosmetics
- sponge
- applicator
- blended
VERB
2. Applied or spread a substance onto a surface
Placed or spread a small amount of a substance onto a surface, often in separate spots or with a light application.
2.1. Applying paint, liquid, or another substance
Placed small amounts of a substance onto a surface using a brush, cloth, or other applicator.
Synonyms
- applied
- daubed
- brushed
- smeared
- spread
Antonyms
Examples
- The artist dabbed several spots of blue paint onto the canvas.
- The chef dabbed sauce onto the plate before serving the dish.
Related Words
- coated
- anointed
- besmeared
- plastered
- slathered
- overlay
2.2. Covering or coating a surface
Applied a substance to a surface so that it became covered or coated, often in patches or layers.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The workers dabbed the damaged wall with a protective coating.
- The surface was dabbed with small patches of adhesive.
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VERB
3. Struck or hit with a sudden thrust
Struck or touched something with a quick, short, or forceful movement.
3.1. Hitting or striking something
Delivered a quick blow or thrust against a person or object.
Synonyms
Examples
- He dabbed the target with the tip of his stick.
- The fencer dabbed his opponent with a quick thrust.
Related Words
VERB
4. Applied concentrated cannabis extract to a heated surface
Applied a concentrated cannabis extract, commonly called hash oil or a dab, to a heated surface for inhalation.
4.1. Cannabis concentrate consumption
Placed cannabis concentrate onto a heated surface as part of a method of consuming concentrated cannabis products.
Synonyms
- applied
- vaporized
Examples
- The article described how the user dabbed the concentrated extract on a heated surface.
Related Words
- dabbing
- hash oil
- cannabis concentrate
- dab rig
- vaporization
VERB
5. Performed the dab dance move
Performed a popular dance gesture by lowering the head toward a bent arm while extending the other arm outward.
5.1. Dance gesture and popular culture
Executed the dab, a recognizable dance gesture involving a bent arm near the face and the opposite arm extended outward.
Synonyms
- performed the dab
- danced
Examples
- The children dabbed when their favorite song started playing.
- He dabbed enthusiastically after scoring the winning goal.
Related Words
- dance move
- gesture
- hip-hop
- choreography
- performance