dabbling

Meanings

• verb

  Engaging in an activity casually or without commitment or expertise; experimenting.

  - "She took a dabbling interest in painting."
  - "He dabbled in various hobbies but never committed to any."

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Synonyms

bespatter , besprinkle , spatter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dabbling
mumbling , stumbling , rumbling , grumbling

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Variants

List of all variants of dabbling that leads to same result
dabbling , dabblings , dabble , dabbled , dabbles , dabbler , dabblers , dabbling duck , puddle duck , river duck

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to touch lightly' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'dabble' comes from the Middle English word 'dabben', which means 'to touch lightly'?

2. The word 'dabble' can also be used as a noun to refer to a shallow pool of water.

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Related Concepts

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1. amateur: Someone who dabbles in an activity is often considered an amateur, meaning they lack professional expertise.

2. tinkering: Dabbling is similar to tinkering, which means making small repairs or experimenting with something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dabbling' is often used to describe a character's exploration of new interests or ideas, sometimes with a negative connotation implying lack of dedication or expertise.

How to Memorize "dabbling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone dipping a finger into a paint bucket, lightly touching the surface of the paint. Repeat this action several times to memorize the meaning of 'dabbling'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dabbling' with the image of someone trying a new hobby or activity for the first time, without any commitment or expertise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Dabble in new activities, Don't be an Amateur' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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