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   drip

   /drɪp/

   verb

   • 1. let fall or be so wet as to shed small drops of liquid: "the tap won't stop dripping" Similar dribbledropleakdropdribbletrickledrizzlerunsplashsprinkleplopfall in dropsleakoozeseepexudebe dischargedemanateissueOpposite gush
   • ▪ (of liquid) fall in small drops: "water dripped from her clothing"
   • ▪ cause or allow (a liquid) to fall in small drops: "the candle was dripping wax down one side"
   • ▪ display a copious amount or degree of a particular quality or thing: "the women were dripping with gold and diamonds"

   noun

   • 1. a small drop of a liquid: "she put the bucket on top of the dresser to catch the drips"
   • ▪ the action or sound of liquid falling steadily in small drops: "the drip, drip, drip of the leak in the roof"
   • ▪ an apparatus which passes fluid, nutrients, or drugs drop by drop into a patient's body on a continuous basis, usually intravenously: "he had been on a drip for several days"
   • ▪ a method of brewing coffee by dripping boiling water through a filter filled with ground coffee beans: "a drip coffee maker"
   • 2. a weak and ineffectual person: informal, derogatory "I hope that drip isn't still pursuing you"
   • 3. a projection on a moulding, channelled to prevent rain from running down the wall below.

   Word Origin Old Englishdryppan, drȳpen, of Germanic origin; related to Danish dryppe, also to drop.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dripDrip Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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. a constant drip of water from the leaky faucet. b. : liquid that falls, overflows, or is extruded in drops.

3. www.dictionary.com › e › slangdrip Meaning & Origin | Slang by Dictionary.com

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   Nov 14, 2018 · What does drip mean? Leaks drip, yes, but when you’ve got the drip or are dripping, it means in slang that your look or style is extremely fashionable or sexy.

4. genius.com › a › what-does-drip-meanWhat Does "Drip" Mean? | Genius

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   Dec 18, 2018 · Drip is your attire, the clothes you wear. My drip today man, I got on a Saint Laurent hoodie, some Balmain’s and some Chanel shoes because it’s Friday.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDRIP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DRIP definition: 1. If a liquid drips, it falls in drops, or you make it fall in drops: 2. to produce drops of…. Learn more.

6. www.wikihow.com › What-Does-Drip-MeanWhat Does Drip Mean in Slang? Definition, Origin, & Examples - ...

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   Jun 26, 2023 · “Drip” is a slang term that’s used to describe someone’s style as cool and fashionable. You can use “drip” to compliment someone’s clothes, shoes, jewelry, or confidence. For example, you might say, “Did you see his coat? He has some serious drip!”

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › dripDRIP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. an act of dripping. liquid that drips. the sound made by falling drops: the irritating drip of a faucet. Slang. an unattractive, boring, or colorless person. (in house painting) the accumulation of solidified drops of paint at the bottom of a painted surface.

8. knowyourmeme.com › editorials › guidesWhat Does Drip Mean, And Do You Have It? | Know Your Meme

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   Jan 20, 2023 · You could use drip in conjunction with the word "ice," to say that you have that ice on you, and it's drippy. You could also go old school and use drip the way people did 50 years ago, to call someone a dim-witted loser. Here are some examples: "The drip is immaculate bro" "I got drip-drip-drip-drip-drippy-drop"

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDRIP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DRIP meaning: 1. If a liquid drips, it falls in drops, or you make it fall in drops: 2. to produce drops of…. Learn more.

10. www.neuralword.com › en › articleThe Meaning Behind 'Drip': Deciphering the Slang Word's ...

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    Jan 15, 2024 · When someone has ‘drip,’ it means they are impeccably dressed, exuding confidence and individuality. This use of the word originated from the fashion industry and has since made its way into common language, particularly within youth culture.

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › dripDRIP Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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    Drip definition: to let drops fall; shed drops. See examples of DRIP used in a sentence.