First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1drip
verb \ˈdrip\
: to fall in drops
: to let drops of (a liquid) fall
: to have or show a large amount of something
drippeddrip·ping
Full Definition of DRIP
transitive verb
1
: to let fall in drops <a brush dripping paint>
2
: to let out or seem to spill copiously <her voice dripping sarcasm> <trees dripping Spanish moss>
intransitive verb
1
a : to let fall drops of moisture or liquid <wet clothes dripping onto the floor> b : to overflow with or as if with moisture <stories dripping with pop-culture references> <toast dripping with butter>
2
: to fall in or as if in drops <let the excess drip off>
3
: to waft or pass gently
— drip·per noun
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Origin of DRIP
Middle English drippen, from Old English dryppan; akin to Old English dropa drop
2drip
noun
: a drop of liquid that falls from something
: the sound of liquid falling in drops
: the act or action of falling in drops
Full Definition of DRIP
1
: a part of a cornice or other member that projects to throw off rainwater; also : an overlapping metal strip or an underneath groove for the same purpose
2
a : a falling in drops b : liquid that falls, overflows, or is extruded in drops <a pan to catch drips>
3
: the sound made by or as if by falling drops
4
: a device for the administration of a fluid at a slow rate especially into a vein; also : a material so administered
5
: a dull or unattractive person
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First Known Use of DRIP
1664
3drip
adjective
Definition of DRIP
: of, relating to, or being coffee made by letting boiling water drip slowly through finely ground coffee <drip coffee> <a drip pot>
First Known Use of DRIP
1895
DRIP
abbreviation
Definition of DRIP
dividend reinvestment plan
DRIP Defined for Kids
1drip
verb \ˈdrip\
drippeddrip·ping
Definition of DRIP for Kids
1
: to fall in drops <Sap dripped from the trees.>
2
: to let fall drops of liquid <My wet clothes dripped on the floor.>
3
: to have or show a large amount of something <The popcorn was dripping with butter.> <Her voice dripped with spite.>
2drip
noun
Definition of DRIP for Kids
1
: the act of falling in drops <The barrel caught the drip of rain from the roof.>
2
: a drop of liquid that falls <a drip of paint>
3
: the sound made by falling drops
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