Drib"ble (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Dribbled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Dribbing (?).] [Freq. of drib, which is a variant of drip.]

1.

To fall in drops or small drops, or in a quick succession of drops; as, water dribbles from the eaves.

2.

To slaver, as a child or an idiot; to drivel.

3.

To fall weakly and slowly. [Obs.] "The dribbling dart of love." Shak. (Meas. for Meas. , i. 3, 2). [Perhaps an error for dribbing.]

 

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Drib"ble, v. t.

To let fall in drops.

Let the cook . . . dribble it all the way upstairs.
Swift.

 

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Drib"ble, n.

A drizzling shower; a falling or leaking in drops. [Colloq.]

 

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Drib"ble (?), v. t.

In various games, to propel (the ball) by successive slight hits or kicks so as to keep it always in control.

 

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Drib"ble, v. i.

1.

In football and similar games, to dribble the ball.

2.

To live or pass one's time in a trivial fashion.

 

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Drib"ble, n.

An act of dribbling a ball.

 

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