dab hand

dab hand

noun

Definition of DAB HAND

chiefly British

: expert

Examples of DAB HAND

1. He's a dab hand at cooking.
2. She's a dab hand in the kitchen.
3. She's always been a dab hand with a paint brush.

Origin of DAB HAND

⁴dab

First Known Use: circa 1828

Related to DAB HAND

Synonyms: ace, adept, artist, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack (also crackajack), dab [chiefly British], expert [chiefly British], fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, master, maven (also mavin), meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, virtuoso, whiz, wizard

Antonyms: amateur, inexpert, nonexpert

Related Words: pro, professional; consultant, hired gun, specialist; addict, aficionado (also afficionado), buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan; craftsman, journeyman; all-rounder [British], jack-of-all-trades, Renaissance man; mistress

Near Antonyms: apprentice, beginner, neophyte, novice; dabbler, dilettante; layman, nonprofessional

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