How Do You Spell DABBLERS?

Pronunciation: [dˈabləz] (IPA)

The word "dabblers" is spelled with a double letter "b" because it is pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by a separate syllable that begins with a "b" sound. The phonetic transcription of "dabblers" is /ˈdæblərz/ with stress on the first syllable. This word means those who casually or superficially engage in a particular activity or interest. For example, bird watchers who only observe birds occasionally and without much dedication are considered dabblers.

DABBLERS Meaning and Definition

1. Dabblers refer to individuals who engage in various activities or interests casually or intermittently, despite lacking in-depth knowledge or expertise in those areas. The term "dabblers" often implies a lack of commitment or dedication to any particular pursuit, as these individuals tend to hop from one interest to another without fully immersing themselves in any one subject.

   In different contexts, "dabblers" can also refer to herpetologists studying amphibious reptiles known as "dabbling ducks" or "dabblers." These ducks, such as mallards or teal, are characterized by their feeding behavior, as they typically submerge their heads and upend their bodies slightly, quickly "dabbling" or filtering food from the water's surface without fully diving.

   Metaphorically, "dabblers" can also describe people who engage in activities at a shallow level, not willing to invest the necessary time or effort to fully explore, understand, or master a subject. They may engage in different hobbies, crafts, or skills, but only to the extent that they maintain a superficial familiarity without pursuing any significant level of expertise.

   While dabblers may enjoy the diversity and variety that exploring different interests provides, they often lack the proficiency or depth of knowledge that comes with dedicated, long-term commitment to a particular field or skill. Thus, dabblers are often seen as having a broad but shallow range of knowledge or experience in comparison to those who specialize or focus on specific areas.

Common Misspellings for DABBLERS

• wablers
• dabbers
• drabbles
• dables
• dallers
• dablers
• dailers
• dubbles
• tabbles
• dobblers
• dabblars
• dabbligs
• dawblerr
• Dobblerr
• dabbalers
• dabblures
• dabbalors
• dablars
• dabbelerss
• Gabelers

Etymology of DABBLERS

The term "dabblers" is derived from the verb "dabble" which originated from the Middle Dutch word "dabbelen" or "dabelen". This Middle Dutch word meant "to paddle or splash in water". Over time, the meaning of "dabble" expanded to include engaging in various activities in a superficial or casual manner. Therefore, "dabblers" refers to individuals who engage in a variety of activities or pursuits without fully committing or specializing in any particular one.

Similar spelling words for DABBLERS

• dabbler,
• dabble,
• dabbles,
• tables.