Answer: dabbled

AnswerCrossword Clue
DABBLEDTried a little of this, a little of that
DABBLEDWorked nonseriously
dabbledTake part in an activity in a casual or superficial way
dabbledImmerse (one's hands or feet) partially in water and move them around gently
dabbled(of a duck or other waterbird) Move the bill around in shallow water while feeding
dabbledDABBLE, to splash (to scatter liquid about)