Dabbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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dabbed

 

[ dรฆbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

dance move

Dabbed is the past tense of 'dab', which refers to a popular dance move characterized by a quick, sharp motion where a person drops their head while raising an arm, often placed at a diagonal angle. This dance became widely recognized in the mid-2010s, especially among youth and in pop culture. Dabbed can also refer to applying a small amount of something, like makeup or a substance, gently. The term can hold different meanings based on the context, but often it is associated with a celebratory or playful gesture.

Synonyms

applied, danced, patted, touched

Examples of usage

  • He dabbed in celebration after scoring a goal.
  • She dabbed her makeup to look perfect for the event.
  • They all dabbed together when their favorite song played.
  • After winning the championship, the players dabbed for the cameras.

Translations

Translations of the word "dabbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น batido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฌเคพเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช getupft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengetuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะปะพะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dotkniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒƒใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tapรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpeado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dokunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๋“œ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู…ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลฅukl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลฅukol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝปๆ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dotaknjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snerta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธะณั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถydรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpeado

Etymology

The term 'dab' likely originated from a range of sources, with one of the most prominent being the hip-hop culture in Atlanta during the early 2010s. It gained immense popularity through social media platforms like Vine and Instagram, where users began to share videos of themselves performing the move. The word's usage can also reflect earlier meanings, where 'dab' in English emerged in the late 16th century, often referring to touching or applying lightly. The modern dance move encapsulates a blend of various cultural influences and has become a representative gesture in mainstream entertainment, often recognized in music videos and live performances. Its playful nature and visual appeal have solidified 'dabbing' as a significant part of contemporary pop culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,234, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.