dabble

One entry found for dabble.

Main Entry: dab·ble
Pronunciation: 'da-b&l
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): dab·bled; dab·bling /-b(&-)li[ng]/
Etymology: perhaps frequentative of ²dab
transitive verb : to wet by splashing or by little dips or strokes : SPATTER
intransitive verb
1 a : to paddle, splash, or play in or as if in water b : to reach with the bill to the bottom of shallow water in order to obtain food
2 : to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest <dabbles in art>