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DAB

(noun, verb, adverb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Dab.

How to pronounce dab:

US

Dab - as a noun

A light touch or stroke

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pattap

A small quantity of something moist or liquid

Example: "A dab of paint"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splashsplatter

A dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dabbing

Dab - as a verb

Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

Example: "Dab the wall with paint"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swabswob

Hit lightly

Example: "Pat him on the shoulder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pat

To smoke marijuana using butane hash oil

To perform a dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing

Dab - as an adverb

With a dab, or sudden contact.

Dab - as an adjective

(costers) bad.

Example Sentences

"He took a dab of paint and applied it to the canvas."
"She did a little dab of perfume on her wrists."
"The chef used a dab of butter to finish off the sauce."
"He wiped away a dab of sweat from his forehead."
"She put a small dab of toothpaste on her toothbrush."
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Word Game Points

Is DAB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dab is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DAB has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is DAB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dab is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is DAB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dab is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DAB has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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