dabbing

American  

[dab-ing] / ˈdæb ɪŋ /

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 dabbin'.  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.

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Etymology

Origin of dabbing

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

Example Sentences

Taking my handkerchief out of my pocket, I started dabbing my monkey bites.

From Literature

She hesitated for a moment, as if doubting the gesture, before taking it and dabbing her eyes.

From Literature

“He’s dabbing at them with a napkin right now. Something must have gone down.”

From Literature

She coped by dabbing at her face with a small navy blue towel that magically appeared from under the table.

From Los Angeles Times

I grab some brown napkins from a table, and I’m dabbing at my hair when Kendrick comes up.

From Literature

Related Words

• daub
• smear
• smudge
• swab
• wipe