intransitive verb, transitive verb dribbled -·bled, dribbling -·bling

1. to flow, or let flow, in drops or driblets; trickle
2. to come forth or let out a little at a time
3. to let (saliva, liquid, etc.) drip from the mouth; drool
4. to keep (a ball or puck) in motion or move (it) forward by a rapid succession of bounces (in basketball), short kicks (in soccer), or light taps with a stick (in hockey)

Etymology: freq. of drib

noun

1. a small drop, or a flowing in small drops
2. a very small amount
3. the act of dribbling a ball or puck
4. a drizzling rain