drib

American  

[drib] / drɪb /

noun

1. a small or minute quantity; bit.

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Etymology

Origin of drib

First recorded in 1720–30; back formation from driblet

Example Sentences

"The news came through in dribs and drabs," Ms Norris said.

From BBC

In a speech to the European Parliament Tuesday, he pointed to export licences "issued in dribs and drabs" and said deliveries were falling behind schedule.

From Barron's

Doing this requires three crucial steps: First, for France to set an example by delivering enough Patriot-type batteries to protect all major cities urgently, not in dribs and drabs.

From The Wall Street Journal

England's full squad only assembled in Perth last weekend, some coming from a white-ball series in New Zealand where they crashed 3-0, while others arrived in dribs and drabs.

From Barron's

"We've been going for the past 20 years or so. We normally book a year ahead then save up in dribs and drabs," she said.

From BBC