Dribble Definition
dribble
noun
- flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof"
- saliva spilling from the mouth
- the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
verb
- 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"
- let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture"
- propel, "Carry the ball"; "dribble the ball"
- let saliva drivel from the mouth; "The baby drooled"
"Dribble" in song lyrics
See how dribble is used in real songs:
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"white chin, double dribble"
Anti-Pop Consortium — Focused -
"pivot, swivel and dribble"
Anti-Pop Consortium — Mega -
"And become Gentle as Ben, but then they stibble and dribble"
Blackalicious — Cheezit Terrorist
Words that rhyme with dribble
Usage tips for "dribble"
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