DABBLE


Meaning of DABBLE in English

dab ‧ ble /ˈdæb ə l/ BrE AmE verb

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Origin: Probably from ⇨ ↑ DAB 1 ]

1 . [intransitive] to do something or be involved in something in a way that is not very serious

dabble in/at/with

people who dabble in painting as a way of relaxing

2 . [transitive] British English to move your hands, feet etc about in water

dabble something in something

children dabbling their feet in the sea

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.