Meaning & use
dab
A small amount of something, or the act of touching something lightly and quickly.
See it in a sentence
He added a dab of paint to cover the scratch on the wall.
She dabbed a bit of perfume on her wrist before leaving.
A note on using this word
As a small amount, 'a dab' implies less than a 'dollop' or 'blob,' which suggest more volume.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
(informal) A dance move in which a person drops their head into the crook of a raised, bent arm.
The kids all did a dab for the photo before the game.
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