drip

²drip

noun

Definition of DRIP

1

: a part of a cornice or other member that projects to throw off rainwater; also : an overlapping metal strip or an underneath groove for the same purpose

2

a : a falling in drops b : liquid that falls, overflows, or is extruded in drops <a pan to catch drips>

3

: the sound made by or as if by falling drops

4

: a device for the administration of a fluid at a slow rate especially into a vein; also : a material so administered

5

: a dull or unattractive person

Examples of DRIP

1. Drips of water fell from a leak in the ceiling.
2. We heard the drip of the rain.
3. the steady drip, drip, drip of the faucet
4. Water fell from the ceiling in a steady drip.
5. The doctor put the patient on a morphine drip to manage the pain.
6. Don't invite that drip to your party!

First Known Use of DRIP

1664

Related to DRIP

Synonyms: bore, drag, droner, dullsville, nudnik (also nudnick), snooze, snoozer, yawn, yawner

Related Words: bummer, downer; bromide, pill

Near Antonyms: blast, gas [slang], kick, rush, upper

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