dabber

[ dab-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that dabs. dab.
2. a cushionlike article used for applying ink, as by printers and engravers.

ˈdabber

/ ˈdæbə /

noun

1. a pad used by printers for applying ink by hand
2. a felt-tip pen with a very broad writing point, used especially by bingo players to cancel numbers on their cards

Word History and Origins

Origin of dabber¹

First recorded in 1780–90; dab ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Streetwear brand Carrots and Dr. Dabber are fusing functionality, technology and fashion in their newest collaboration: Carrots Vaporizer Products.

From Los Angeles Times

Streetwear brand Carrots and Dr. Dabber are fusing functionality, technology and fashion in their newest collaboration: Carrots Vaporizer Products.

From Los Angeles Times

Whatever happened to the dabber?

From BBC

Suspended track and field athlete Sha’Carri Richardson may be about to get $250,000 richer after a THC company named Dr. Dabber offered her a contract to be one of their premier vape spokespeople — or "doctors."

From Fox News

Dr. Dabber seized the moment and reached out to Richardson with their $250K offer, which the athlete has yet to accept or decline.

From Fox News