dripping Meaning & Definition
What Does Dripping Mean?
Dripping is a noun that means Solid animal fat, traditionally collected from dripping off roasting meat. It is also used to mean The sound or action of something that drips. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of drip. As an adjective, it means very wet.
Word Facts for Dripping
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɹɪpɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | wet, sopping and watery |
| Plural | drippings |
| Comparative / superlative | more dripping, most dripping |
Dripping Definition (Noun)
- Solid animal fat, traditionally collected from dripping off roasting meat.
- The sound or action of something that drips.
Lying in bed, I could hear drippings from the leaky roof.
- The use of a drip tip to drip e-liquid directly onto the atomizer of an e-cigarette.
Dripping as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of drip
Dripping as an Adjective
- very wet.
Verb
- To fall one drop at a time.
Listening to the tap next door drip all night drove me mad!
- To leak slowly.
Does the sink drip, or have I just spilt water over the floor?
- To let fall in drops.
After putting oil on the side of the salad, the chef should drip a little vinegar in the oil.
- (usually with with) To have a superabundance of valuable things.
The Old Hall simply drips with masterpieces of the Flemish painters.
- (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.
- To be wet, to be soaked.
- To whine or complain consistently; to grumble.
Synonyms of Dripping
Dripping synonyms and antonyms →Dripping in a Sentence
Lying in bed, I could hear drippings from the leaky roof.
Listening to the tap next door drip all night drove me mad!
Does the sink drip, or have I just spilt water over the floor?
After putting oil on the side of the salad, the chef should drip a little vinegar in the oil.
The Old Hall simply drips with masterpieces of the Flemish painters.
The weather isn't so bad. I mean, it's dripping, but you're not going to get so wet.
Word Forms & Grammar
dripping (countable and uncountable, plural drippings)
dripping
dripping (comparative more dripping, superlative most dripping)
Words That Rhyme With Dripping
Frequently Asked Questions About Dripping
Is dripping a noun or a verb?
Dripping is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for dripping?
Close synonyms of dripping are wet, sopping and watery. See the full list of dripping synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dripping?
The plural of dripping is drippings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dripping?
The comparative form is more dripping and the superlative form is most dripping.