dribble

/ˈdrɪbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to let liquid or a small amount of liquid fall or flow slowly from a container, often in a small amount at a time; to talk or speak in a slow and unclear manner

“She tried not to dribble the coffee on her shirt.”

2. noun

a small amount of liquid that falls or flows slowly from a container

“There was a dribble of paint on the floor.”

3. noun

a style of play in basketball where a player maintains possession of the ball while moving with it, often in a slow and erratic manner

“The basketball player’s dribble was impressive, but he lost control of the ball.”

Synonyms

  • bleed
  • leak
  • trickle

Antonyms

  • gush
  • pour