dribbled

Variant of dribble

intransitive verb, transitive verb dribbled, dribbling

  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)

Origin: 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

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