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dribble
What does dribble mean?
dribble (verb): to fall in drops or an unsteady stream; to trickle.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use dribble in a sentence?
- Reports began to dribble in. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce dribble?
/ˈdɹɪbəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does dribble come from?
From drib + -le (frequentative suffix).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of dribble?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “dribble” mean?
to draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock
Not quite: that's what gasp means.
to endeavor to gain someone's affection or support
Not quite: that's what woo means.
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
Not quite: that's what hesitate means.
to fall in drops or an unsteady stream; to trickle
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Which word is closest in meaning to “dribble”?
warrant
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qualify
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deposit
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trickle
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