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dripped

The correct spelling is dripped.

How to pronounce dripped

verb

Say it like: Dri-ppe-d

The correct spelling is dripped. To fall one drop at a time. For example: "Listening to the tap next door drip all night drove me mad!"

Usage Examples

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.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To fall one drop at a time.
  2. 2.To leak slowly.
  3. 3.To let fall in drops.
  4. 4.(usually with with) To have a superabundance of valuable things.
  5. 5.(of the weather) To rain lightly.

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