Dab
Pronunciation: /ˈdæb/
Dab (noun)
- a small amount of something, like a liquid or cream.
- a quick dance move where you drop your head and raise your arms.
Examples
- She added a dab of cream to the soup.
- He used a dab of glue to fix the broken vase.
Common collocations: dab of paint, dab of perfume, do a dab, perform a dab, dab gently
Dab (verb)
- to touch something lightly, often with a small amount of liquid.
- to apply something gently, like a cream or ointment, using light touches.
Examples
- She dabbed her eyes with a tissue.
- He dabbed the surface to check for dust.