dabbled

Meanings

• Verb

  To try something, often casually or for a short time.

  - "He dabbled in painting as a hobby."
  - "She dabbled in the stock market but lost all her savings."
  - "They dabbled in magic tricks for entertainment."

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Synonyms

bespatter , besprinkle , spatter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dabbled
dab , lab , rab , sab , tab

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Variants

List of all variants of dabbled that leads to same result
dabble , dabbled , dabbles , dabbling

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Etymology

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Originally meant to dip or splash lightly. Derived from the Middle English word 'dabben' meaning to dip or splash.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dabble' is also used in the world of finance to describe someone who invests in a small way or speculates in the market.

2. The word 'dabble' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'dapen', which means 'to dip'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Experiment: Related to the idea of trying something new or unfamiliar.

2. Hobby: Often used interchangeably with 'dabble' to describe a casual interest or pastime.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dabble' is often used to describe characters who explore various interests or hobbies without fully committing. In art, it can refer to the technique of applying paint or other mediums in a light, experimental way.

How to Memorize "dabbled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone lightly dipping their fingers into a bowl of paint or water, then bringing them up to touch the canvas or surface.

2. associate
   

   - Think of someone trying a new recipe for the first time or experimenting with a new gadget.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of the word 'dabble' with the letters 'D' and 'B' representing a paintbrush and a bowl of paint, respectively.

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