dabbed

verb

1. 1

   To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.

   “I dabbed my face with a towel.”

2. 2

   To apply a substance in this way.

   “He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face.”

3. 3

   To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.

4. 4

   To apply hash oil to a heated surface for the purpose of efficient combustion.

5. 5

   To perform the dab dance move, by moving both arms to one side of the body parallel with your head.