dabbing

[ dab-ing ]

/ ˈdæb ɪŋ /

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noun

the consumption of cannabis by inhaling the vapor of heated cannabis extract oil: Experts agree that dabbing is more addictive than smoking.

Also called dab·bin' [dab-in] /ˈdæb ɪn/. 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.

Nearby words

da., dab, dab hand, dabba, dabber, dabbing, dabble, dabbling duck, dabchick, dabster, daca

Origin of dabbing

2000–05; dab¹ (in the sense “to consume cannabis by inhaling heated extract oil”for def 1; in the sense “a dance step” for def 2) + -ing¹

Definition for dabbing (2 of 2)

dab

[ dab ]

/ dæb /

verb (used with object), dabbed, dab·bing.

to pat or tap gently, as with something soft or moist: The child dabbed his eyes with the handkerchief.

to apply (a substance) by light strokes: He dabbed the ointment on the rash.

to strike, especially lightly, as with the hand.

to consume (cannabis) by inhaling the vapor of heated cannabis extract oil.

Masonry. to dress (stonework) with a pointed tool.

Western U.S. to throw (a rope or line) in an effort to lasso or catch something: Joe dabbed his rope on the steer.

verb (used without object), dabbed, dab·bing.

to strike lightly; make a dab; pat: She dabbed at the stain on her dress.

to consume cannabis by inhaling the vapor of heated cannabis extract oil. She dabs for a more intense high.

noun

a quick or light blow; a pat, as with the hand or something soft.

a small moist lump or mass: a dab of butter.

a small quantity: a dab of powder.

a dose of cannabis extract oil.

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 performed as a celebratory posture in sports or other competitions.

Origin of dab

1250–1300; Middle English dabben; compare Norwegian dabbe “to shuffle along, walk slowly,” German tappen “to feel along, grope”

SYNONYMS FOR dab

10 pat, bit; dollop, smidgen.

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Examples from the Web for dabbing

Patrons eat their cannoli slowly and deliberately, dabbing the powdered sugar on their plates with licked fingers.
De Robertis, a New York Great, Bids Farewell|Lizzie Crocker|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then McDonald sang, note-clear and strong, “Smile,” and the dabbing of eyes and sniffs increased.
I Was There: Inside Joan Rivers’ Funeral|Tim Teeman|September 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dabbing wax on the coil or using hash oil on the wick also works.
This Is Your E-Cigarette on Drugs|Daniel Genis|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We set to our task with a deliberate gentleness, dabbing with cloths, cotton, swabs.
Inside a Home Funeral|Melissa Roberts Weidman|February 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST

My sister's a model," Viggiano said, dabbing sweat from his brow, "and she says the process is very similar.
Hot Dogs!|Rebecca Dana|February 16, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Eliza red-eyed now from distress, stood there, dabbing her cheeks with a corner of her apron.
The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley|Louis Tracy
He gave this answer in a very indifferent tone, dabbing away all the time at his eyes with the sponge and lotion.
After Dark|Wilkie Collins
“The place stinks like a den of skunks,” Mrs. Davis observed, pausing from dabbing the end of her nose with a powder-puff.
Michael, Brother of Jerry|Jack London
"It might be cooler," said Miss Perkins, dabbing her face with a handkerchief.
Love and the Ironmonger|F. J. (Frederick John) Randall
Luke was dabbing the pointer carefully at the bald top of Weaver's head.
The Worshippers|Damon Francis Knight

British Dictionary definitions for dabbing (1 of 4)

DAB

abbreviation for

digital audio broadcasting

British Dictionary definitions for dabbing (2 of 4)

dab

/ (dæb) /

verb dabs, dabbing or dabbed

to touch lightly and quickly

(tr) to daub with short tapping strokesto dab the wall with paint

(tr) to apply (paint, cream, etc) with short tapping strokes

noun

a small amount, esp of something soft or moista dab of ink

a small light stroke or tap, as with the hand

(often plural) mainly British a slang word for fingerprint

Word Origin for dab

C14: of imitative origin

British Dictionary definitions for dabbing (3 of 4)

dab

/ (dæb) /

noun

a small common European brown flatfish, Limanda limanda, covered with rough toothed scales: family Pleuronectidae: a food fish

(often plural) any of various other small flatfish, esp floundersCompare sand dab

Also called: patiki a sand flounder, Rhombosolea plebia, common around New Zealand's South Island

Word Origin for dab

C15: from Anglo-French dabbe, of uncertain origin

British Dictionary definitions for dabbing (4 of 4)

dab

/ (dæb) /

noun

British informal See dab hand

Word Origin for dab

C17: perhaps from dab 1 (vb)

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