Dabble

['dæb(ə)l] or ['dæbl]

Definition

(verb.) bob forward and under so as to feed off the bottom of a body of water; 'dabbling ducks'.

(verb.) dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid.

(verb.) work with in an amateurish manner; 'She dabbles in astronomy'; 'He plays around with investments but he never makes any money'.

(verb.) play in or as if in water, as of small children.

Checked by Charlie--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To wet by little dips or strokes; to spatter; to sprinkle; to moisten; to wet.

(v. i.) To play in water, as with the hands; to paddle or splash in mud or water.

(v. i.) To work in slight or superficial manner; to do in a small way; to tamper; to meddle.

Edited by Cecilia

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Wet, spatter, sprinkle, moisten.

v. n. [1]. Play in water, splash about.[2]. Work superficially, make slight efforts, fritter away time.[3]. Tamper, meddle, take liberties.

Checker: Muriel

Definition

v.t. to spatter with moisture.—v.i. to play in water with hands or feet: to do anything in a trifling way.—n. Dabb′ler one who does things superficially.—adv. Dabb′lingly.

Typed by Darla