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dabble

 

[ หˆdรฆbษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

engage casually

To dabble means to take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way. This often involves experimenting or trying out something without commitment or serious intent. Dabbling can refer to various activities, such as art, music, or sports, where one engages lightly rather than with the intention to master. It suggests a lack of depth or expertise in the activity undertaken.

Synonyms

amateur, experiment, flirt, tinker

Examples of usage

  • She likes to dabble in painting on weekends.
  • He dabbles in writing poetry.
  • They dabble with gardening, but don't consider themselves experts.

Translations

Translations of the word "dabble" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brincar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‡เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herumspielen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณั€ะฐะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bawiฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆฏใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jouer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jugar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oynamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๋‚œ์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrรกt si

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hraลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igrati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leika sรฉr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนะฝะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oynamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jugar

Etymology

The word 'dabble' originates from the Middle English term 'dabblen,' which means to splash or to move about in water. This term was initially used to describe the action of splashing water playfully. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass engaging in an activity lightly or superficially. The root of the word can be traced back to the Old Dutch word 'dabben', which also relates to dipping or splashing. The playful and light-hearted connotation of 'dabble' reflects its origins in actions associated with water and splash. By the 17th century, the contemporary meaning of dabbling in various fields or interests emerged, showing how the word transitioned from a physical action to a metaphorical expression of casual engagement in diverse activities.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,827 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.