dabbling

[ˈdæblɪŋ]

dabbling Definition

• 1. to take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way
• 2. to splash or play in water with your hands or feet

Using dabbling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dabbling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She's been dabbling in painting for a few months now.

• Example

  The children were happily dabbling in the shallow end of the pool.

• Example

  He dabbled in politics for a while before returning to his true passion, music.

dabbling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dabbling

• toy
• play
• tinker

Antonyms for dabbling

• focus
• concentrate

Phrases with dabbling

• dabble in

  to try something out without committing to it fully

  Example

  I've been thinking about dabbling in photography, but I'm not sure if I want to invest in a camera yet.

• dabble one's feet in the water

  to try something new or unfamiliar in a cautious or tentative way

  Example

  I'm not really a fan of spicy food, but I decided to dabble my feet in the water and try a small bite.

• dabble in the occult

  to have a casual or superficial interest in supernatural or mystical practices

  Example

  Some people enjoy dabbling in the occult, but others find it unsettling.

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Summary: dabbling in Brief

To 'dabble' [ˈdæblɪŋ] is to participate in an activity in a casual or superficial way, such as 'She's been dabbling in painting for a few months now.' It can also refer to playing or splashing in water, as in 'The children were happily dabbling in the shallow end of the pool.' 'Dabble' extends into phrases like 'dabble in,' which means to try something out without committing to it fully, and 'dabble one's feet in the water,' which means to try something new or unfamiliar in a cautious or tentative way.