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dabbing

[dab-ing] / ˈdæb ɪŋ /


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Then Goldberg stole the spotlight, having left her seat to take over dabbing duties from their guest.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Inside, women are dabbing moisturizers, sampling eye shadows and swabbing lipsticks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

"You have given him the best birthday gift he could ever have," she said, dabbing away tears and occasionally pausing to collect herself.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

These modern sweaters can feature your favorite band, a dabbing Santa, or obscene holiday innuendo, or they may come with 3D plushie elements that ratchet up the tacky factor.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2024

“That was stupid of me,” he said, dabbing at his clothes with a napkin.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine