dabbing

verb

Definition of dabbingnext
present participle of dab
1
as in smearing

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2
as in tapping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbing
  1. patting
  2. clapping
  3. tipping
  4. tagging
Verb
  • In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing.
    Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Before patting himself on the back too much, perhaps Giannoulias should ensure the system actually is an improvement.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of patting
Verb
  • Union also can be seen clapping beside them.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Takeaways As some players danced to the music playing in the background, Davis was clapping and talking excitedly to his charges.
    Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of clapping
Verb
  • Intent on tipping Brown, the rapper insisted that he be billed for something.
    Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Wildcats host the unbeaten Florida Gators on Saturday morning, tipping off what should be a rewarding slate of conference play.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of tipping
Verb
  • When the long-term deal was reached with Jones, Schoen pivoted to tagging Barkley.
    Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Earlier, singer and actress Briana, 36, posted a photo of herself and Dales — who have been dating since 2021 — holding hands to her Instagram Stories alongside a love heart, tagging her other half.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of tagging
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dabbing

dabble

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