dab-handed en · ADJ
Etymology
From dab (“an expert; an adept”) + handed (“having the hand of”).
Meanings
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(UK) very proficient
He is dab-handed at cricket.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most dab-handed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more dab-handed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |