What does dabbled mean?
Definitions for dabbled
dab·bled
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Princeton's WordNet
dabbled, spattered, splashed, splatteredadjective
covered with bright patches (often used in combination)
"waves dabbled with moonlight"; "a blood-spattered room"; "gardens splashed with color"; "kitchen walls splattered with grease"
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dabbled
Dabbled generally refers to the act of participating or getting involved in an activity occasionally, superficially, or not very seriously. It implies a lack of commitment or deep understanding of the particular activity.
Webster Dictionary
Dabbled
of Dabble
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dabbled in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dabbled in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of dabbled in a Sentence
I think what makes the Byrds stand up all these years is the basis in folk music. Folk music, being a timeless art form, is the foundation of the Byrds. We were all from a folk background. We considered ourselves folk singers even when we strapped on electric instruments and dabbled in different things.
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