drip

verb
UK: /drɪp/
US: /drɪp/

  1. To fall in small drops.

    1. Water can drip from a leaky faucet if it's not fixed soon.
    2. I heard the rain drip from the roof after the storm passed quickly.

  2. To let liquid fall in drops.

    1. Drip some oil into the pan to start cooking the onions.
    2. She let the sauce drip slowly over the cooked pasta during dinner.

Synonyms

leak drop trickle
drip noun

  1. A small drop of liquid.

    1. There was a drip on the floor after he fixed the pipe.
    2. I felt a drip of rain on my nose so I quickly ran inside.

  2. The sound of liquid falling in drops.

    1. The drip of the faucet kept me awake last night in bed.
    2. I located the annoying drip coming from the old kitchen sink.
drip adjective

  1. Very wet with liquid.

    1. My shirt was drip wet after I got caught in the rain today.
    2. After swimming, his hair was drip wet as he walked to the car.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "drip" in English means: To fall in small drops., To let liquid fall in drops..

The phonetic transcription of "drip" is /drɪp/ in British English and /drɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "drip": leak, drop, trickle.

Example usage of "drip": "Water can drip from a leaky faucet if it's not fixed soon.". More examples on the page.