1dab 
/ˈdæb/ verb
dabs; dabbed; dab·bing /ˈdæb/ verb 1 : to lightly touch (something) usually with quick, small motions [+ obj] ▪ She dabbed [=patted] her eyes with a handkerchief. [no obj] — usually + at ▪ He politely dabbed at the corners of his mouth with his napkin. 2 [+ obj] : to put something on something with quick, small motions
▪ He dabbed [=daubed] a little paint on the canvas. ▪ She was dabbing [=daubing] her lips with dark red lipstick.
▪ He dabbed [=daubed] a little paint on the canvas. ▪ She was dabbing [=daubing] her lips with dark red lipstick.
