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Meaning of dabble in English
Pronunciation
/ˈdæbəl/
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Verb
dabble
Etymology
mid 16th century: from obsolete Dutch dabbelen, or a frequentative of the verb dab
Definitions
1.
dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
2.
play in or as if in water, as of small children
3.
work with in a non-serious manner
Examples
« She dabbles in astronomy »
« He plays around with investments bu he never makes any money »