People who are skilled or expert at doing something, especially in a casual or quick way; experts or adepts.
From 'dabster,' which comes from the verb 'dab' (to touch lightly) combined with the suffix '-ster' (one who does something). The term evolved to mean someone who is particularly good or skillful at an activity, originally referring to someone who could dab or strike accurately.
The word 'dabster' is a wonderful example of how English creates expert-descriptors from simple verbs—if you can 'dab' at something with precision, you're a 'dabster.' It's delightfully informal, which is why you'll rarely hear it in modern English, but it captures that playful quality of calling someone good at their craft.
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