- present participle of drip.
dripping
Americannoun
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the act of something that drips.
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Often drippings.
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the liquid that drips.
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fat and juices exuded from meat in cooking, used for basting, for making gravy, or as a cooking fat.
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noun
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the fat exuded by roasting meat
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(often plural) liquid that falls in drops
adverb
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Etymology
Origin of dripping
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at drip, -ing 1
Vocabulary lists containing dripping
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, U.S. striker Folarin Balogun had his red-card suspension revoked through a process that is shrouded in mystery but already dripping with controversy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
"Subconsciously, I didn't want to have natto just dripping from my beard," he said, laughing.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
The last of these, with its red-white-and-blue pageantry dripping with patriotic pride, seems to be of particular interest to the president.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
If you’re lucky, not too much of the medicine will wind up dripping down your adorable creature’s chin.
From Slate • May 17, 2026
Father Drozdov lifted his arms up to halt the crowd coming forward, blood dripping from his nose down his face.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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