Dribble

/ˈdrɪb.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small flow or trickle of liquid.

There was a dribble of water coming from the faucet.

A skillful movement in a sport where a player moves the ball along the ground or across a field.

His dribble past the defenders was impressive.

verb

To let a liquid flow in a small stream or to fall drop by drop.

She dribbled the sauce over the pasta.

To propel a ball, such as a basketball or soccer ball, by tapping or bouncing it along the ground.

He dribbled the basketball down the court.

To let saliva drip from the mouth.

The baby dribbled while playing with his toys.

From Middle English 'driblen', meaning to fall in drops or trickle.

dribble down

To flow or fall downward in drops.

dribble a basketball

To control a basketball on the way to the goal by bouncing it repeatedly.

dribble out

To allow something to flow out slowly.

dripping

The act of falling in drops.

trickle

A small flow of liquid.

sputter

To make a series of soft explosive sounds, often while dripping.

To engage in casual sexual activities or encounters.

He’s just dribbling around with no real commitment.

To show off or flaunt skillfully.

He’s dribbling through the competition, leaving them behind.