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1. Meaning 1 · verb

   To fall one drop at a time.

   “Listening to the tap next door drip all night drove me mad!”

2. Meaning 2 · verb

   To leak slowly.

   “Does the sink drip, or have I just spilt water over the floor?”

3. Meaning 3 · verb

   To let fall in drops.

   “After putting oil on the side of the salad, the chef should drip a little vinegar in the oil.”

4. Meaning 4 · verb

   (usually with with) To have a superabundance of valuable things.

   “The Old Hall simply drips with masterpieces of the Flemish painters.”

5. Meaning 5 · verb

   (of the weather) To rain lightly.

   “The weather isn't so bad. I mean, it's dripping, but you're not going to get so wet.”

6. Meaning 6 · verb

   To be wet, to be soaked.

7. Meaning 7 · verb

   To whine or complain consistently; to grumble.

How this word is used

• Everyday “Listening to the tap next door drip all night drove me mad!”
• General “Does the sink drip, or have I just spilt water over the floor?”
• General “After putting oil on the side of the salad, the chef should drip a little vinegar in the oil.”
• General “The Old Hall simply drips with masterpieces of the Flemish painters.”
• General “The weather isn't so bad. I mean, it's dripping, but you're not going to get so wet.”

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