Definition

To make something wet or dirty by splashing or sprinkling a liquid on it.

Example

The artist decided to bedabble the canvas with bright colors.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I accidentally bedabbled my shirt while painting yesterday.

Oh no! Was it a big mess?

Yeah, there are splatters all over it now.

Maybe you can try washing it or turn it into a painting shirt!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'bedabble' originates from the combination of 'be-' (a prefix meaning to cause to be or to make) and 'dabble' (from Middle English 'dabelen', meaning to splash or to wet). The term 'bedabble' means to make something wet or to splash it, often in a playful manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making something wet' ('be-') by 'splashing' ('dabble') it — that's what bedabble means.

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