dabs

noun
UK /dæbz/
US /dæbz/

Dabs are small, gentle touches with something soft.

She gave the paint little dabs with her brush.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Small amounts of a substance, like cream or paint.

He put dabs of glue on the paper.

3. A dance move where you bend one arm and tuck your head into it.

The kids did dabs at the party.

4. A type of small flatfish.

We saw a dab hiding in the sand at the beach.