Dabble definition

Dabble

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WordNet

(1) Dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid

(2) Work with in an amateurish manner

"She dabbles in astronomy"

"He plays around with investments but he never makes any money"

(3) Play in or as if in water, as of small children

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To partially wet (something) by splashing or dipping; connotes playfulness.

The children sat on the dock and dabbled their feet in the water.
To participate or have an interest in, but not so seriously.

She's an actress by trade, but has been known to dabble in poetry.