Meaning & Definition of Dab in English
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Dab
/dæb/
noun
1. A light touch or stroke
synonym:
- tap,
- pat,
- dab
2. A small quantity of something moist or liquid
- "A dab of paint"
- "A splatter of mud"
- "Just a splash of whiskey"
synonym:
- dab,
- splash,
- splatter
verb
1. Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
- "Dab the wall with paint"
synonym:
- dab,
- swab,
- swob
2. Hit lightly
- "Pat him on the shoulder"
synonym:
- dab,
- pat