V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
dabble
verb
Definition: 1. to take slight and non-serious interest in a subject or activity; 2. to do something in an intermittent manner; 3. to be an amateur
Synonyms: dally, play, fiddle with
Antonyms: take seriously
Tips: People often dabble in hobbies or interests that don't take up a lot of their time.
Usage Examples:
She likes to dabble in painting, but certainly isn’t a serious artist. (make superficial efforts, dally)
When my boyfriend began to dabble in online poker, I worried that he may some day become a serious gambler. (play, fiddle)
He dabbles in several hobbies, but never gets good at any one thing. (dallies, fiddles)
I know a chemist who dabbles in tap dancing. (dallies, plays)
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