dabble

Definition

  • verb: to take part in an activity in a way that is not serious
  • verb: to wet by splashing or by little dips or strokes
  • usually + 'in'
  • synonyms: spatter

Examples

  • She works as an accountant but 'dabbles in' poetry.

  • He 'dabbled in' politics as a college student.

  • The ducks 'dabbled' in the stream.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) of serious mental illnesses. He got a very strict Southern Baptist upbringing. Somewhere along the line they fell short. Victor dabbled in drugs, armed robbery and assault, spent time... in prison for the attempted rape of a minor. His lawyer made sure that didn't last long. By the way... (..)
    1995 Se7en
  • (..) They run every man in every coalmine, on every shipyard east of Glasgow. Ties with Belfast, UVF. Protestant razor gang. They also dabble in politics. You know, muscle for fascist rallies. But you did no deal, Michael? You didn't even know who they were? I was too busy looking forward (..)
    2019 TvShow: Peaky Blinders Title: Black Cats Season: 5 Episode 2
  • (..) No, have you got anything stronger? I thought you were off the heavy stuff. Yeah, I am. I have a little dabble now and again, but basically I'm clean. Are you sure? It's good stuff, pretty boy. Don't call him pretty boy. Why not? He's pretty. (..)
    2007 Rise of the Footsoldier