Definitions

1. noun

a person who engages in a hobby or pursuit, especially one that is considered amateurish or lacking in skill or dedication

“The novelist started as a dabbler in poetry before focusing on her main craft.”

2. noun

a person who occasionally or experimentally tries something, such as a new hobby or activity

“After a few months of dabbling in photography, she decided to pursue it more seriously.”

3. verb

to engage in a hobby or pursuit, especially one that is considered amateurish or lacking in skill or dedication

“She has been dabbling in painting, but still needs to develop her skills.”