Bedabbling

/bɪˈdæbəlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of bedabble; the act of splashing or spattering something repeatedly.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'bedabble,' using the '-ing' suffix to create a gerund or continuous form describing the ongoing action.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' forms of these archaic words remind us that English verbs are built with predictable patterns that have stayed the same for centuries—you can take almost any verb and add '-ing' to talk about the action happening right now.

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