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\ ˈdrib 
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\Definition of drib
: a small amount
—usually used in the phrase dribs and drabs
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8 Words for Small Amounts
8 Words for Small Amounts
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“Drib.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drib. Accessed 8 Jul. 2020.
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The first known use of drib was in 1709
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