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dabbling

|dab/bling|

/ˈdæb.lɪŋ/

(dabble)

casual involvement

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
dabble	dabblers	dabbles	dabbles	dabbled	dabbled	dabbling

Etymology

Etymology Information

'dabble' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'dabbelen,' where 'dab-' meant 'to strike lightly.'

Historical Evolution

'dabbelen' transformed into the English word 'dabble' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike lightly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'engaging in an activity casually.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

engaging in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

She enjoys dabbling in painting during her free time.

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Verb 2

past participle form of 'dabble'.

Having dabbled in various hobbies, he finally settled on photography.

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Last updated: 2025/01/13 09:33