Dabble
/ˈdæb(ə)l/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts6 letters
Definition of Dabble
noun
- A spattering or sprinkling of a liquid.
- An act of splashing in soft mud, water, etc.
- An act of participation in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
verb
- To make slightly wet or soiled by spattering or sprinkling a liquid (such as water, mud, or paint) on it; to bedabble.
- To cause splashing by moving a body part like a bill or limb in soft mud, water, etc., often playfully; to play in shallow water; to paddle.
"The children sat on the dock and dabbled their feet in the water."
- To participate or have an interest in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
"She’s an actress by trade, but has been known to dabble in poetry."
- To interfere or meddle in; to tamper with.
Anagrams of Dabble
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
a1
b3
b3
l1
e1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Dabble
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Dabble"
Dabble is a 6-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Dabble" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "dabble" is a medium-scoring word.