Dribble

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪbəl/

Dribble (verb)

  1. to let liquid fall slowly in small drops or a thin stream.
  2. to move a ball by bouncing or tapping it repeatedly with your hands or feet.
  3. 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)

  1. a small amount of liquid that falls slowly.
  2. 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.

Synonyms of Dribble

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Dribble

  • when describing a strong, fast flow