drip
[ drip ]
/ drɪp /
verb (used without object), dripped or dript, drip·ping.
to let drops fall; shed drops: This faucet drips.
to fall in drops, as a liquid.
verb (used with object), dripped or dript, drip·ping.
to let fall in drops.
noun
Origin of drip
OTHER WORDS FROM drip
non·drip, adjectiveWords nearby drip
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British Dictionary definitions for drip
drip
/ (drɪp) /
verb drips, dripping or dripped
to fall or let fall in drops
noun
the formation and falling of drops of liquid
the sound made by falling drops
architect
a projection at the front lower edge of a sill or cornice designed to throw water clear of the wall below
informal
an inane, insipid person
med
- the usually intravenous drop-by-drop administration of a therapeutic solution, as of salt or sugar
- the solution administered
- the equipment used to administer a solution in this way
Word Origin for drip
Old English
dryppan, from
dropa
drop
Medical definitions for drip
drip
[ drĭp ]
n.
The process of forming and falling in drops.
Moisture or liquid such as medication that falls in drops.
v.
To fall in drops.