This is the 7779th most frequent Dutch word.
dip
A temporary decline, decrease, or low point.
Here, 'dip' refers to a type of sauce used for dipping food, as in culinary context.
Ik hou van een lekkere avocado-dip bij mijn tortilla chips.
I love a delicious avocado dip with my tortilla chips.
In this case, 'dip' is used to describe a temporary downward trend or exhaustion, applied metaphorically to one's mental state.
Na een lange werkdag voel ik soms een mentale dip.
After a long workday, I sometimes feel a mental dip.
Here, 'dip' is utilized to indicate a brief immersion in water, referring to a physical action.