Dribble
Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪbəl/
Dribble (verb)
- to let liquid fall slowly in small drops or a thin stream.
- to move a ball by bouncing or tapping it repeatedly with your hands or feet.
- to let saliva come out of your mouth slowly.
Examples
- The water dribbled from the faucet all night.
- Juice dribbled down the side of the glass.
Common collocations: dribble slowly, dribble down, dribble past, dribble skillfully, dribble on
Dribble (noun)
- a small amount of liquid that falls slowly.
- the action of moving a ball by bouncing or tapping it repeatedly.
Examples
- A dribble of oil stained the counter.
- There was a dribble of water on the floor.