drip

v. to fall in small drops of liquid, one by one.

v. to fall in separate drops; can be used intransitively for the liquid itself or transitively for the object releasing the liquid.

“Water started to drip from the ceiling after the heavy rain.”

“The leaky faucet continued to drip throughout the night, creating a rhythmic sound that made it impossible for him to sleep.”

v. to be so wet that water is falling off you.

v. to be saturated or soaked to the point that liquid falls in drops; often used with 'with'.

“He was dripping with sweat after running five miles in the heat.”

“The players walked off the field dripping with mud and rainwater after the match was finally called off.”

n. a piece of equipment in a hospital that slowly puts medicine or water into a person's blood.

n. an apparatus used for the slow, continuous intravenous administration of fluids, nutrients, or drugs.

“The nurse came in to check the drip and change the medicine bag.”

“The patient was kept on a saline drip for forty-eight hours to ensure they remained hydrated following the emergency surgery.”

n. a cool or expensive style of dressing.

n. a person's sense of style, particularly regarding fashionable or expensive clothing and accessories.

“He showed up to the party with some serious drip in his new designer suit.”

“Social media influencers often post photos highlighting their latest drip to maintain their status among fashion-conscious followers.”

Slang

n. a boring person who has no personality or strength.

n. a derogatory term for a person perceived as weak, dull, or lacking in character.

“I don't know why she likes him; he's such a drip.”

“The protagonist of the novel was initially portrayed as a bit of a drip, though he eventually found his courage during the final act.”

Informal · British English

n. a part of a building designed to let rainwater fall away from the walls.

n. a projection or groove on a cornice or windowsill designed to prevent rainwater from running down the face of a wall.

“The architect added a drip to the window ledge to protect the brickwork.”

“Without a proper drip on the stone coping, moisture will eventually seep into the facade and cause significant structural damage.”

Technical