drip-dry
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1drip–dry

verb \ˈdrip-ˌdrī\

Definition of DRIP-DRY

intransitive verb
: to dry with few or no wrinkles when hung wet
transitive verb
: to hang (as wet clothing) to drip-dry

First Known Use of DRIP-DRY

1953

2drip–dry

adjective

Definition of DRIP-DRY

: made of a washable fabric that drip-dries

First Known Use of DRIP-DRY

1957

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