dabble — to take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæb.əl/
Example Sentences
- My dad dabbles in cooking, but his specialty is burning water.
- I've been dabbling in cryptocurrency, mostly losing money professionally.
- She dabbles in various hobbies but never commits to one fully.
dabble
VERB[/ˈdæb.əl/]
to take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way
On weekends, she likes to dabble in watercolor painting just for fun.
Dabble in art while the rabble babble
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'dabbelen,' meaning to move quickly or splash about. The word likely has onomatopoetic origins, imitating the sound or motion of dabbling in water.
Breakdown
dabb- (to move or splash) + -le (frequentative suffix indicating repeated action) = dabble
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📝Examples
“My dad dabbles in cooking, but his specialty is burning water.”
“I've been dabbling in cryptocurrency, mostly losing money professionally.”
“She dabbles in various hobbies but never commits to one fully.”
“He decided to dabble in yoga after his back pain got worse from gaming.”
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