Dabble ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Dabble ( verb )

1. To engage in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
2. To play with or toy with something idly.

Origin:

From middle english dabbelen, from middle dutch dabbelen, of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. She dabbled in painting, but never took it seriously.
2. He dabbled in stock trading, but never invested a lot of money.
3. She dabbled her toes in the water before diving in.
4. He only dabbled in the idea of running for office, but never fully committed.
5. She dabbled with the idea of starting her own business, but ultimately decided against it.

(As a noun)

Dabble ( noun )

1. To engage in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
2. To play with or toy with something idly.

Origin:

From middle english dabbelen, from middle dutch dabbelen, of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. She dabbled in painting, but never took it seriously.
2. He dabbled in stock trading, but never invested a lot of money.
3. She dabbled her toes in the water before diving in.
4. He only dabbled in the idea of running for office, but never fully committed.
5. She dabbled with the idea of starting her own business, but ultimately decided against it.