Dribble

usgb/ˈdrɪbl/
verb

To let liquid fall in drops.

The baby dribbled milk down its chin
Visual representation of "dribble" - To let liquid fall in drops

Often appears as...

  • dribble down
  • dribble out
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Accidental Action

Indicates an unintentional action, often creating a messy situation.

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I didn't mean to, but I dribbled coffee on the report.
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Slow Movement

'Dribble' implies a slow, steady flow rather than a fast stream.

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Tears dribbled down her cheeks as she watched the sad movie.
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