Drip meaning

What does “drip” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“drip” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid.

drip

noun

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

    “there's a drip through the roof”

  2. the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop

    “the constant sound of dripping irritated him”

    Synonymsdripping
  3. (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)

verb

  1. fall in drops

    “Water is dripping from the faucet”

  2. let or cause to fall in drops

    “dribble oil into the mixture”

    Synonymsdribbledrop

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University