What is another word for dabbles?

Pronunciation: [dˈabə͡lz] (IPA)

Dabbling is a common term used to describe someone who performs an activity in a casual or superficial way. However, there are myriad of synonyms that can be used in place of the word dabbles. Some of the common words include experiment, dabble, play, tinker, toy, explore, investigate, sample, and try out. Other synonyms for the word dabbles include meddle, fiddle, trifle, potter, flirt, tamper, mess around, or fool around. All of these words describe someone who is experimenting or trying something out without fully committing to it. They are often used to describe someone who is not an expert in a particular field.

What are the hypernyms for Dabbles?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Dabbles

And he dabbles in Secret Service matters too, disguises himself and goes among the natives in the bazaars as one of themselves.
"The Lamp in the Desert"
Ethel M. Dell
He dabbles in every dirty racket, from girls to the gambling upstairs.
"Master of the Moondog"
Stanley Mullen
In truth, Mr. Laing is in a perfectly childish state of mind both as regards the Christian religion and as regards philosophy, sciences, and all the subjects he dabbles with.
"The Faith of the Millions (2nd series)"
George Tyrrell

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