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Definition of dabber

dabber

/ˈdæb.ər/
dab · ber
Plural:dabbers
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• noun

1

A soft pad, ball of wool, or sponge-tipped applicator used for dabbing ink, paint, polish, or cosmetics onto a surface, or for marking numbers on a bingo card.

Example

"The printmaker used a leather dabber to apply an even coat of ink across the engraved copper plate."

2

A person who dabs, or an angler who fishes by gently bobbing a baited hook or fly on the surface of the water.

Example

"Standing quietly behind the willow trees, the dabber dropped his artificial fly lightly onto the surface of the stream."

3

British A person who is exceptionally skilled, proficient, or adept at a particular activity.

Example

"In the local dialects of northern England, she was known as a real dabber at solving cryptic crosswords."

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• Rhymes for dabber

• Nearby Words

czechia
da nang
dab
dabber
dabble
dabbler
daboecia

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dabber. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dabber
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