drib´bler

drib|ble «DRIHB uhl», verb, -bled, -bling, noun.

–v.i.

1. to flow in drops or small amounts; trickle; drip: »

That leaky faucet dribbles.

2. to let saliva run from the mouth; drool: »

The baby dribbles on his bib.

SYNONYM(S): drivel.

3. to move a ball along by bouncing it or giving it short kicks so as to keep control of it.

–v.t.

1. to let flow in drops or small amounts; trickle: »

That leaky faucet is constantly dribbling water.

SYNONYM(S): drip.

2. to move (a ball) along by bouncing it or giving it short kicks: »

to dribble a basketball, dribble a soccer ball.

–n.

1. a dropping; dripping; trickle: »

There's a dribble of milk running down your chin.

2. a small amount: »

Figurative. In the Funds a dearth of buyers and a dribble of sales were reflected in further losses (London Times).

3. a very light rain; drizzle.

4. the act of dribbling a ball.

╂[< drib + -le]

–drib´bler, noun.