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Dab Definition & Meaning

dab
noun
  1. a light touch or stroke
  2. a small quantity of something moist or liquid; "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey"
verb
  1. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
  2. hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"

"Dab" in song lyrics

See how dab is used in real songs:

  • "We be crawling like a crab, chunk the deuce giving dab"
    Big Moe f/ A3, Dirty $ — Throwedsville
  • "I'll give you a skeet taste, but you'll die from a dab"
    Big Tuck — Bad Newz
  • "Drop it on a slab, giving boys dab"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — Boyz N' Blue Flow 2

Words that rhyme with dab

Usage tips for "dab"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dab mean?
a light touch or stroke a small quantity of something moist or liquid; "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey" apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint" hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"
What part of speech is dab?
Dab is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does dab have?
Dab has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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