dribble Definition
- 1to let saliva or other liquid run from the mouth in a small stream
- 2to flow or trickle slowly and irregularly
- 3to move a ball or puck forward by tapping or bouncing it repeatedly
Using dribble: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dribble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The baby was dribbling milk down his chin.
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Water dribbled out of the faucet.
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He dribbled the basketball down the court.
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She dribbled the hockey puck past the defender.
dribble Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dribble
Example
He dribbled away his inheritance on gambling and luxury items.
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The details of the scandal were dribbled out over several weeks.
a novelty item that appears to be a normal drinking glass but has a small hole in the bottom, causing the liquid to dribble out when someone tries to drink from it
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The prankster replaced his friend's regular glass with a dribble glass, causing him to spill his drink all over himself.
Origins of dribble
originated from Middle Dutch 'dribbelen', meaning 'to walk unsteadily'
Summary: dribble in Brief
The verb 'dribble' [ˈdrɪbəl] has three main meanings: letting saliva or liquid run from the mouth, flowing or trickling slowly and irregularly, and moving a ball or puck forward by tapping or bouncing it repeatedly. Examples include 'The baby was dribbling milk down his chin.' and 'She dribbled the hockey puck past the defender.' 'Dribble' also extends into phrases like 'dribble away,' denoting wasting or squandering something gradually over time, and 'dribble out,' revealing information slowly or reluctantly.
