| dab | vt 1. apply small amount, a. (gen) membubuh: to ~ rouge on the cheeks, membubuh pemerah pipi pd pipi; b. (of powder, face cream, etc) menepek-nepekkan; c. (of polish, paint, etc) memalitkan, mencalitkan; 2. tap, a. (to remove stain, dirt, etc) mengelap, memedap; (on wound) menekap; b. (to apply paint etc) memalitkan, mencalitkan. | Kamus Inggeris-Melayu Dewan |