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Dabble

Verb / ˈdæbʌl / Another word for dabble — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to take part in an activity in a way that is not serious or skilled

Synonyms & similar words

smatter paddle playaround splasharound play experiment toy tinker fiddle trifle flirt potter putter dally futz fribble piddle

Example sentences

  1. She likes to dabble in photography on the weekends.
  2. I sometimes dabble in writing short stories.
  3. He decided to dabble in the stock market, but didn't invest too much money.
  4. She would dabble with the paintbrush on the canvas, not really knowing what she was creating.
  5. I enjoy dabbling in different languages in my free time.

Quotes

  • "Do not dabble in the occult, it can really mess with your head." - Anonymous
  • "Don't dabble; take something on seriously or don't do it at all." - Unknown
  • "I dabble in everything and really enjoy learning from my mistakes." - Richard Branson

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