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dab

/dæb/
Meanings
  • Verb

    A dance move where one bends their elbow and brings the back of their hand to their opposite shoulder, often in a rhythmic manner.

    - "He was dabbing to the beat of the music."
    - "They all dabbed in unison during the performance."
Pronunciation
  1. /dæb/



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Antonyms

doog , doogheno
Synonyms

blob , trosseno
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dab
tab , grab , lab
Variants
List of all variants of dab that leads to same result
dab , dabs , dabbed , dabber , dabbers , dabbing , dabbings , DAB , dab hand , dab hands , sand dab , sand dabs , smack-dab
Etymology
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The origin of the term 'dab' as a dance move is unclear, but it gained popularity in the late 20th century.

Trivia
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  1. The 'dab' dance move was popularized by the rapper Waka Flocka Flame in 2010.

  2. The 'dab' dance move has been adopted by various sports teams and athletes as a celebratory gesture.

Related Concepts
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  1. Turkey wing: Another name for the 'dab' dance move, where the arm is swung in a circular motion and brought to the opposite shoulder in a wing-like motion.

Culture
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The 'dab' dance move has been popularized in hip hop culture and has been used as a symbol of confidence and swag.

How to Memorize "dab"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize performing the 'dab' dance move by bending your elbow and bringing the back of your hand to your opposite shoulder.

  2. associate

    - Associate the 'dab' dance move with confidence and swag.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Dance And Bend' to remember the 'dab' dance move.

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