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
Etymology
Origin of dripping
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; drip, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Anyone who has sprayed foam on a surface has likely noticed droplets forming and dripping from the bottom.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
The persistent plunk, plunk, plunk of icicles dripping into an aluminum gutter — a sound that is less birdsong than plumbing.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
"When you get hit, it hurts, but it's mostly your pride that takes the blow," said Toshihiro Takahashi, a 48-year-old civil servant dripping with sweat after his match.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
Pressed on Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's accusations that some Labour briefings have been "dripping with misogyny", Sir Keir said: "In terms of misogyny she's absolutely right, it's right across politics, it has been for decades."
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
“Awesome Allen,” I say, voice dripping with sarcasm, and give a feeble little pump with my arms.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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