Drib

/drɪb/
verb

To let small drops of liquid fall slowly, often unintentionally.

He dribbed water from his wet hands onto the floor.
Visual representation of "drib" - To let small drops of liquid fall slowly, often unintentionally.

Often appears as...

  • drib water
  • drib from the mouth

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To move a ball forward by repeatedly bouncing or controlling it with the hands or feet.

The player dribbed the basketball skillfully past his opponents.
Visual representation of "drib" - To move a ball forward by repeatedly bouncing or controlling it with the hands or feet.

Often appears as...

  • drib the ball
  • drib past defenders

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To flow or fall in small, slow amounts or drops.

Rain dribbed down the windowpane all afternoon.
Visual representation of "drib" - To flow or fall in small, slow amounts or drops.

Often appears as...

  • drib down
  • drib slowly

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To let saliva or liquid fall slowly from the mouth.

The baby dribbed after teething.
Visual representation of "drib" - To let saliva or liquid fall slowly from the mouth.

Often appears as...

  • drib from the mouth
  • drib when tired

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To move or proceed slowly and in small amounts, often used figuratively.

Information dribbed out over several days.
Visual representation of "drib" - To move or proceed slowly and in small amounts, often used figuratively.

Often appears as...

  • drib out
  • drib over time

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To let small drops of liquid fall slowly, often unintentionally.

He dribbed water from his wet hands onto the floor.
Visual representation of "drib" - To let small drops of liquid fall slowly, often unintentionally.

Often appears as...

  • drib water
  • drib from the mouth

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To move a ball forward by repeatedly bouncing or controlling it with the hands or feet.

The player dribbed the basketball skillfully past his opponents.
Visual representation of "drib" - To move a ball forward by repeatedly bouncing or controlling it with the hands or feet.

Often appears as...

  • drib the ball
  • drib past defenders

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To flow or fall in small, slow amounts or drops.

Rain dribbed down the windowpane all afternoon.
Visual representation of "drib" - To flow or fall in small, slow amounts or drops.

Often appears as...

  • drib down
  • drib slowly

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To let saliva or liquid fall slowly from the mouth.

The baby dribbed after teething.
Visual representation of "drib" - To let saliva or liquid fall slowly from the mouth.

Often appears as...

  • drib from the mouth
  • drib when tired

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To move or proceed slowly and in small amounts, often used figuratively.

Information dribbed out over several days.
Visual representation of "drib" - To move or proceed slowly and in small amounts, often used figuratively.

Often appears as...

  • drib out
  • drib over time

Usage tips

Neutral

General

Definition 1 of 5
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Context

Used mostly to describe slow, small drops of liquid, often accidental.

'The faucet dribbed all night.'
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Formality

Neutral term suitable for everyday conversation.

'She dribbed some juice on the table.'
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Common confusion

Often confused with 'dribble' which is more common and can be both noun and verb.

'He dribbled the ball down the court.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context

Used mostly to describe slow, small drops of liquid, often accidental.

'The faucet dribbed all night.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Formality

Neutral term suitable for everyday conversation.

'She dribbed some juice on the table.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common confusion

Often confused with 'dribble' which is more common and can be both noun and verb.

'He dribbled the ball down the court.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context

Used mostly to describe slow, small drops of liquid, often accidental.

'The faucet dribbed all night.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Formality

Neutral term suitable for everyday conversation.

'She dribbed some juice on the table.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common confusion

Often confused with 'dribble' which is more common and can be both noun and verb.

'He dribbled the ball down the court.'
Visual representation of the word "Drib"

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