dab on

dab on

To apply something (onto something else) with light, careful strokes. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dab" and "on." I dabbed on some concealer and then blended it with a make-up brush. Use the sponge to dab paint on the canvas.

See also: dab, on

dab something on(to) something

 and dab something on

to pat or spread carefully something onto something else. Dab some medicine onto the scratch. Dab on some medicine.

See also: dab, on