dribble.
In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly.
Meaning & usage
In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly.
To let saliva drip from the mouth; to drool.
The baby dribbled onto its bib.
To fall in drops or an unsteady stream; to trickle.
To move or roll slowly or in small quantities.
To let something fall in drips.
To live or pass one's time in a trivial fashion.
To perform a card flourish in which the cards fall smoothly from one's hand.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English drib Proto-Germanic *-lōną Old English -lian Middle English -len English -le English dribble From drib + -le (frequentative suffix).
Drool; saliva.
Rubbish; worthless matter.
A weak, unsteady stream; a trickle.
A small amount of a liquid.
The act of moving (with) a ball by kicking or bouncing it.
A card flourish in which the cards fall smoothly from one's hand.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English drib Proto-Germanic *-lōną Old English -lian Middle English -len English -le English dribble From drib + -le (frequentative suffix).
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