Synonyms

driblet

American

[drib-lit] / ˈdrɪb lɪt /

Or dribblet

noun

a small portion or part.
a small or petty sum.

driblet British

/ ˈdrɪblɪt /

noun

a small quantity or amount, as of liquid

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Etymology

Origin of driblet

1590–1600; obsolete drib (v.) ( see dribble) + -let

Example Sentences

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driblet

But R.A.F. flyers from Italy made a 1,750-mile round trip to drop a pathetic driblet of supplies to the besieged.

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Yet that driblet is enough to lead to the synthesis of the potent stuff.

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Early this year they even managed to ship a driblet of cars into the U.S. itself.

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Last month Ashokan with a 17-billion gal. driblet in it was declared virtually empty.

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"That driblet is over here to pick out an heiress and fall in love with her because he needs the money," Hep growled as his goat got away in the lead.

From You Should Worry Says John Henry by Hugh McHugh

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