Dab hand

Dab hand

/หŒdรฆb หˆhรฆnd/
Noun United Kingdom

To be particularly skilled at something.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Dab hand, that is."
"I've never seen such a Dab hand in all my life."

Etymology & History

British expression meaning skilled at something. From 'dab' (expert). 'Dab hand at it!' praises skill. British competence phrase.

Word Details

๐Ÿ“
Region
General British
๐Ÿ“…
Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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