Meaning & Definition of Dribble in English
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Dribble
/drɪbəl/
noun
1. Flowing in drops
- The formation and falling of drops of liquid
- "There's a drip through the roof"
synonym:
- drip,
- trickle,
- dribble
2. Saliva spilling from the mouth
synonym:
- drool,
- dribble,
- drivel,
- slobber
3. The propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
synonym:
- dribble,
- dribbling
verb
1. Run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
- "Water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"
- "Reports began to dribble in"
synonym:
- trickle,
- dribble,
- filter
2. Let or cause to fall in drops
- "Dribble oil into the mixture"
synonym:
- dribble,
- drip,
- drop
3. Propel, "carry the ball"
- "Dribble the ball"
synonym:
- dribble,
- carry
4. Let saliva drivel from the mouth
- "The baby drooled"
synonym:
- drivel,
- drool,
- slabber,
- slaver,
- slobber,
- dribble