dabble

verb

1. 1

   bob forward and under so as to feed off the bottom of a body of water

   dabbling ducks

2. 2

   dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid

3. 3

   work with in an amateurish manner

   She dabbles in astronomy

   He plays around with investments but he never makes any money

4. 4

   play in or as if in water, as of small children