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61+ Words that rhyme with dab

Dab is a 1-syllable word with 61 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ab, crab, flab. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of 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"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "dab" in lyrics

See how dab is used at the end of a line in 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

What do these rhymes mean?

ab
a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences the eleventh month of the civil year
crab
decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and
flab
loose or flaccid body fat
grab
a mechanical device for gripping an object the act of catching an object with the hands
scab
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike the crustlike surface of a healing skin lesion form a scab

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "dab" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like ab, crab, flab create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dab?
Words that rhyme with dab include: ab, crab, flab, grab, scab, slab, stab, prefab, b, be, and 51 more.
How many syllables does dab have?
Dab has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with dab?
There are 61 words that rhyme with dab: 61 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dab in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dab in songwriting are ab, crab, flab. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with dab?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dab include ab, crab, flab, grab, scab. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ab, crab; 1-syllable: prefab, capri; 2-syllable: minicab, pedicab. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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