Dripping: meaning, definitions and examples

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dripping

 

[ หˆdrษชpษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

liquid flow

Dripping refers to the action of a liquid falling in drops. This can occur in various contexts, such as when water leaks from a faucet or when condensation forms on a cold surface. The motion is often rhythmic and can create a soft sound, particularly in quiet environments. Dripping can also evoke a sense of urgency or annoyance, especially when it is a repetitive sound from a leaking pipe.

Synonyms

dribble, leak, trickle

Examples of usage

  • The faucet is dripping loudly.
  • Rainwater was dripping from the eaves.
  • She watched the honey dripping from the spoon.
Context #2 | Noun

liquid drops

Dripping, as a noun, describes the act or process of a liquid falling in drops. It can also refer to the sound produced by this action. In the culinary world, dripping often relates to the fat that collects in a pan during cooking, which can be used for flavoring. The term may also be used in artistic expressions, indicating a style where paint is applied in a dripping fashion.

Synonyms

drop, leak, trickle

Examples of usage

  • There was a constant dripping from the ceiling.
  • The dripping from the roast was saved for gravy.
  • The artist's work featured vibrant dripping colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "dripping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pingando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‚เคเคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tropfend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menetes

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐะฟะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kapiฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆปดใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท goutte ร  goutte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ goteando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท damla damla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ์šธ๋ฐฉ์šธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุทูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvapkajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆปดๆฐด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kapljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ droppa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผัˆั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ damlayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ goteando

Etymology

The word 'dripping' originates from the Old English 'dripian', which means 'to fall in drops'. This evolved from the Proto-West Germanic word '*dripลnฤ…', indicating a continuous stream or falling action. The term has been part of the English language for many centuries and has maintained its original meaning related to the flow of liquids. Over time, 'dripping' has also found its place in various literary and artistic contexts, signifying not just a physical action but also an emotional or atmospheric nuance in storytelling and visual arts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,257, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.