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1drip–dry
verb \ˈdrip-ˌdrī\
: to dry wet clothing by hanging it so that water drips from it
Full Definition of DRIP-DRY
intransitive verb
: to dry with few or no wrinkles when hung wet
transitive verb
: to hang (as wet clothing) to drip-dry
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First Known Use of DRIP-DRY
1953
2drip–dry
adjective
: able to dry with few or no wrinkles when hung up while wet
Full Definition of DRIP-DRY
: made of a washable fabric that drip-dries
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First Known Use of DRIP-DRY
1957
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