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dripping

/ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
/ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
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Other forms: drippings

Definitions of dripping
  1. adverb
    extremely wet
    dripping wet”
    synonyms: soaking, sopping
  2. noun
    a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
    synonyms: drippage
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    type of:
    flow, flowing
    the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
  3. noun
    the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
    synonyms: drip
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    type of:
    sound
    the sudden occurrence of an audible event
Pronunciation
US
/ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
UK
/ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
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