to play and splash in or as if in water, esp. with the hands.

to work at anything in an irregular or superficial manner

to dabble in literature.

(of a duck) to feed on shallow-water vegetation with rapid, splashing movements of the bill.

to wet slightly in or with a liquid; splash; spatter.

Chiefly South Midland U.S. to wash or rinse off lightly.

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professional

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abecedarian , beginner , dilettante , loafer , nonprofessional , novice , potterer , pretender , smatterer , tinkerer , trifler , tyro , uninitiate , amateur , collector , sciolist , superficialist