dribble

(noun, verb)

noun

1. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

- there's a drip through the roof

Similar word(s): drip, trickle

Definition categories: event, flow, flowing

2. saliva spilling from the mouth

Similar word(s): drivel, drool, slobber

Definition categories: body, saliva, spit, spittle

3. the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks

Similar word(s): dribbling

Definition categories: act, actuation, propulsion

verb

1. run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

- reports began to dribble in

Similar word(s): filter, trickle

Definition categories: motion, course, feed, flow, run

2. let or cause to fall in drops

- dribble oil into the mixture

Similar word(s): drip, drop

Definition categories: contact, pour

3. propel

- dribble the ball

Similar word(s): carry

Definition categories: contact, hit

4. let saliva drivel from the mouth

Similar word(s): drivel, drool, slabber, slaver, slobber

Definition categories: body, salivate