drip
Drip (verb) means to fall in individual drops. Example: “Water dripped from the leaking tap all night.”
How to Use Drip
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiquid falling drop by drop, an IV feeding tube in a hospital, or (slang) someone's fashion sense.
The "fashionable style" sense is informal slang, common in youth and hip-hop culture.
Word Forms
dripped past tense, drips plural, drips singular
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What does “drip” mean?
The word “drip” means to fall in individual drops. In plain terms, liquid falling drop by drop, an IV feeding tube in a hospital, or (slang) someone's fashion sense.
How do you pronounce “drip”?
“Drip” is pronounced DRIHP (/ˈdɹɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “drip” in a sentence?
Here is “drip” used in a sentence: “Water dripped from the leaking tap all night.”
What part of speech is “drip”?
Depending on how it is used, “drip” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “drip” a common word?
“Drip” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “drip” have?
“Drip” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to fall in individual drops.
What does "drip" mean when used to describe someone's style?
In informal usage, "drip" refers to stylish, fashionable clothing or a person's overall style, as in "his drip is on point." This slang sense is unrelated to the literal meaning of liquid falling in drops.
What is the difference between "drip" and "leak"?
"Drip" describes liquid falling in individual drops or releasing slowly, often at a controlled or gradual rate, such as a tap that drips. "Leak" more broadly describes liquid (or gas) escaping from somewhere it shouldn't, which can happen slowly or quickly and often implies a fault or damage.
What is a medical "drip"?
A medical "drip" refers to a device that slowly releases fluid into a patient's body, such as an intravenous drip, and is a common noun use of "drip" in healthcare settings.
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