DABBING
/ˈdæbɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of DABBING
To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
"I dabbed my face with a towel."
To apply a substance in this way.
"He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face."
To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.
The act by which something is dabbed.
Examples of DABBING in a Sentence
- "I dabbed my face with a towel."
- "He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face."
Word Details
Is DABBING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DABBING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DABBING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for DABBING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | a | b | b | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DABBING
53 words from the letters in DABBING
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use DABBING in Word Games
DABBING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DABBING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DABBING to find 53 additional valid words.