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.

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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

Words nearby dabbing

'd, da, dab, dabba, dabber, dabbing, dabble, dabbling duck, dabchick, dab hand, Dąbrowa Górnicza

How to use dabbing in a sentence

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
"I—I don't want you to," wailed Genevieve, dabbing her eyes with her handkerchief.
The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch|Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter
Luke was dabbing the pointer carefully at the bald top of Weaver's head.
The Worshippers|Damon Francis Knight
Her hand was dabbing furtively at her face for a purpose which Pierre could not surmise.
Riders of the Silences|John Frederick
Some one rushed up with a sponge and began dabbing his face.
The Varmint|Owen Johnson
Then she pulled out a small handkerchief, edged with cheap lace, and fell to dabbing her eyes.
Wandering Heath|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

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