v.
1. intr. (usu. foll. by in, at) take a casual or superficial interest or part (in a subject or activity).
2 intr. move the feet, hands, etc. about in (usu. a small amount of) liquid.
3 tr. wet partly or intermittently; moisten, stain, splash.
Derivatives:
dabbler n.
Etymology: 16th c.: f. Du. dabbelen or DAB(1)