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dabbing

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[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.

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. )

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