Meaning of the word dabbing in English

What does dabbing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dabbing

US /ˈdæb.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈdæb.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the action of lightly touching something with a small amount of substance

Example:
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She applied the paint with a gentle dabbing motion.
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The artist used a sponge for the final dabbing of color.
2.

a dance move in which a person drops their head into the bent arm, while raising the opposite arm in the air

Example:
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The crowd cheered as the football player celebrated with a dabbing.
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The children enjoyed doing the dabbing dance move.