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tupfen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dab verb To touch something lightly and repeatedly with a soft object, without rubbing.
  • fleck noun A small spot, streak, or speckle.

Senses

tupfen is used for these senses in English:

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

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.

fleck — full definition

  1. noun A small spot, streak, or speckle.
  2. verb To mark something with small spots.
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