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Translate files 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.
Etymology
From Middle English 'driblen', meaning to fall in drops or trickle.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
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Slang Meanings
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.