auftupfen — meaning in English

English meaning

• dab verb To touch something lightly and repeatedly with a soft object, without rubbing.

Senses

auftupfen is used for these senses in English:

• dab (transitive) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
• dab (transitive) To apply a substance in this way.

dab — full definition

1. verb To touch something lightly and repeatedly with a soft object, without rubbing.
2. verb To perform the "dab," a dance move where you drop your head and raise an arm, resting your face in the crook of your elbow.
3. noun A small amount of something soft or wet.

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