Dabbing

Dabbing encompasses multiple meanings, ranging from a dance move popular in the mid-2010s to a method of consuming concentrated cannabis. The dance move involves dropping the head and arm while raising the opposite arm, often performed during celebrations or in reaction to excitement. As a consumption method, dabbing refers to vaporizing concentrated cannabis extracts, or 'dabs,' using a specialized rig and high heat. These extracts can contain high levels of THC or other cannabinoids. Additionally, dabbing, in some contexts, can indicate a general act of 'dabbing something onto another'; for example, 'dabbing a cotton ball with alcohol.' The context clarifies the intended meaning.

Dabbing meaning with examples

• The crowd erupted with cheers, and the winning team immediately broke into a dabbing frenzy, raising their arms and lowering their faces in unison.
• He explained the process of dabbing, describing how to heat the nail and inhale the vaporized concentrate for a potent and immediate effect of the cannabis plant.
• After getting a small cut, she was told to dab some antiseptic solution on it, which would keep away the infection from her cut.
• The video showed celebrities doing the 'dab' on the red carpet, making the dance move go viral as an easy gesture to represent triumph and happiness.
• The lab technician was carefully dabbing each sample with the fluorescent reagent for the experiment, making sure to hit all the designated areas.