driblet

American  

[drib-lit] / ˈdrɪb lɪt /

Or dribblet

noun

1. a small portion or part.

2. a small or petty sum.

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driblet British  

/ ˈdrɪblɪt /

noun

1. a small quantity or amount, as of liquid

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Etymology

Origin of driblet

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

Example Sentences

The Abbot wiped driblets of water from his patient’s chin.

From Literature

“A Mandarin tutor came weekly to Whackadoodles to teach us driblets of vocabulary and once in a while a song,” Ari says.

From New York Times

She did this about a dozen times, watching the saliva dribble down the pane and speculating with herself which driblet would make the longest journey.

From Project Gutenberg

If there is within reach an ocean of truth, why is it doled out to us in driblets which hardly wet our lips, when we are burning with thirst?

From Project Gutenberg

The party went to pieces at Bent’s Fort on the Arkansas, but its members reached Oregon somewhat in driblets during that year, and the one following.

From Project Gutenberg