Definitions

1. noun

a small amount or touch of something, especially a sauce or condiment, added to food

“He took a dab of mayonnaise on his sandwich.”

2. verb

to add a small amount of something, especially a sauce or condiment, to food

“Dab a little mustard on the hot dog.”

3. verb

to mark or sign something lightly, usually with the finger

“Dab the paint on the canvas.”

4. noun

a style of dance characterized by brief, jerky movements, typically performed to hip-hop music

“The dancer performed a dab to the music.”