dabbing

[ dab-ing ]

noun

1. the consumption of cannabis by inhaling the vapor of heated cannabis extract oil:

   Experts agree that dabbing is more addictive than smoking.

2. Also called dab·bin' [dab, -in]. the act of performing a dance move that involves posing with one’s nose in the crook of a bent elbow at chest level while extending the other arm to the side at or above shoulder level, often as a celebratory posture in sports or other competitions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dabbing¹

First recorded in 2000–05; dab ¹( def ) (in the sense “to consume cannabis” dabbing fordef 1; in the sense “a dance step” dabbing fordef 2 ) + -ing ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Patrons eat their cannoli slowly and deliberately, dabbing the powdered sugar on their plates with licked fingers.

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Then McDonald sang, note-clear and strong, “Smile,” and the dabbing of eyes and sniffs increased.

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Dabbing wax on the coil or using hash oil on the wick also works.

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We set to our task with a deliberate gentleness, dabbing with cloths, cotton, swabs.

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My sister's a model," Viggiano said, dabbing sweat from his brow, "and she says the process is very similar.

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"I—I don't want you to," wailed Genevieve, dabbing her eyes with her handkerchief.

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Luke was dabbing the pointer carefully at the bald top of Weaver's head.

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Her hand was dabbing furtively at her face for a purpose which Pierre could not surmise.

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Some one rushed up with a sponge and began dabbing his face.

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Then she pulled out a small handkerchief, edged with cheap lace, and fell to dabbing her eyes.

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Related Words

• daub
• smear
• smudge
• swab
• wipe