DRIPPING


Meaning of DRIPPING in English

I. noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English drippinge, drepyng, from drippen to drip + -inge, -ing -ing

1. : the sound made by falling drops

2.

a. : liquid waste that drips (as from machines) — often used in plural

b. : fat and juices drawn from meat during cooking especially when used as shortening or a spread — often used in plural

II. adverb

Etymology: from present participle of drip (I)

: to a high degree : thoroughly — usually used in the phrase dripping wet

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