Dab and Nip

Dab

Dab noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: she added a dab of sesame oil to the dressing before pouring it on the salad

Nip and dab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nip" instead a noun "Dab".

Nip

Nip noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: I'll have just a nip of your sandwich

Dab and nip are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dab" instead a noun "Nip".

Nearby Words: nipped, nipper, nipping

How words are described

little little dab little nip
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