A spattering or sprinkling of a liquid.
dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
play in or as if in water, as of small children
work with in an amateurish manner
"She dabbles in astronomy"
"He plays around with investments but he never makes any money"
To make slightly wet or soiled by spattering or sprinkling a liquid (such as water, mud, or paint) on it; to bedabble.