Definition of 'dribble'

Noun

1. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof"
      Synonyms: drip trickle
2. saliva spilling from the mouth
      Synonyms: drool drivel slobber
3. the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
      Synonyms: dribbling

Verb

1. run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream; "water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"; "reports began to dribble in"
      Synonyms: trickle filter
2. let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture"
      Synonyms: drip drop
3. propel, "Carry the ball"; "dribble the ball"
      Synonyms: carry
4. let saliva drivel from the mouth; "The baby drooled"
      Synonyms: drivel drool slabber slaver slobber

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