Pronunciation: /dæb/
noun a dance move popularized by the hip-hop culture, involving a gesture where one's head is lowered while raising an arm and the other arm is extended to the side
A1 She used a dab of toothpaste on her toothbrush.
A2 He added a dab of ketchup to his fries.
B1 The chef carefully added a dab of sauce to the dish.
B2 She applied a dab of sunscreen to her nose before going outside.
C1 The artist used a dab of paint to create a beautiful masterpiece.
C2 He added a dab of cologne to his neck before heading out for the evening.
verb to press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material
A1 I dabbed my finger in the paint to make a fingerprint.
A2 She dabbed some perfume behind her ears before going out.
B1 The chef dabbed a little sauce on the plate to add flavor to the dish.
B2 He carefully dabbed the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection.
C1 The artist dabbed different colors onto the canvas to create a beautiful masterpiece.
C2 She skillfully dabbed the makeup on her face, creating a flawless look.
formal The artist used a small brush to carefully dab paint onto the canvas.
informal She dabbed a little bit of perfume on her wrists before going out.
slang I saw him do a dab dance move at the party last night.
figurative She dabbed away tears as she listened to the emotional speech.
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