A dance move or gesture where one drops the head into the bent crook of a slanted, upwardly angled arm while raising the opposite arm out straight in a parallel direction.

The kids performed a dab at the end of their dance routine.

A person who is particularly skilled at something; an expert (now chiefly in the phrase "dab hand").

He's a dab at fixing computers.

(Slang) A small portion of concentrated cannabis extract intended for vaporization or smoking.

He took a dab before going to bed to help him sleep.

dabverb

To lightly touch or apply a small amount of a substance to a surface.

She dabbed a little perfume on her wrists before leaving the house.

To gently pat or tap something, often with a soft or small object.

He dabbed his face with a towel to remove the sweat.

To perform a dance move where one drops the head into the bent crook of a slanted, upwardly angled arm while raising the opposite arm out straight in a parallel direction.

The kids dabbed enthusiastically during the dance-off.

(Slang) To inhale the vapor of concentrated cannabis oil by touching it to a heated surface and breathing in the smoke or vapor.

They dabbed some wax before heading to the concert.

dabadjective

Skilled or expert at a particular activity (usually followed by 'at').

He is dab at solving cryptic crosswords.