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dripping

UK
/ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
dripping down
dripping off

Translations

drippingnoun
drippings
pl
sucs de cuisson
She collected the dripping from the roast to make a rich gravy.
Elle a recueilli les sucs de cuisson du rôti pour préparer une sauce riche.
The constant dripping from the leaky faucet was driving him crazy.
L'égouttement constant du robinet qui fuyait le rendait fou.
Additional translations
goutte-à-gouttePlus naturel pour l'écoulement lent et régulier d'un liquide.
Synonyms
leak
seep
drop
trickle
dribble
drippingadjective
more dripping
Comp.
most dripping
Super.
UK
/ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
After the sudden downpour, her clothes were dripping and clung to her skin.
Après l'averse soudaine, ses vêtements étaient dégoulinants et collaient à sa peau.
Additional translations
débordantSens figuré, avec une idée d'abondance ostentatoire.
trempéSurtout pour un vêtement ou une personne complètement mouillé.
Synonyms
dribbling
oozing
leaking
soggy
wet
dripverb

dripping

Gerund

dripped
Past Simple
dripped
Past Participle
dripping
Gerund
UK
/drɪp/
US
/drɪp/
Water began to drip from the leaky faucet.
De l’eau a commencé à goutter du robinet qui fuyait.
The candle dripped wax onto the table.
La bougie a dégouliné de la cire sur la table.
Additional translations
être sapéArgot, souvent avec « de » ou « en ».
déborderAu sens figuré.
Synonyms
trickle
ooze
fall
leak
dribble

Definitions

drippingnoun
The fat and juices that drip from roasting meat.
She collected the dripping from the roast to make a rich gravy.
A continuous drop or trickle of liquid.
The constant dripping from the leaky faucet was driving him crazy.
The act, sound, or instance of liquid falling in drops.
The dripping of rainwater from the gutter kept her awake long into the night.
drippingadjective
Extremely wet or soaked with liquid.
After the sudden downpour, her clothes were dripping and clung to her skin.
Characterized by a continuous flow or trickle of liquid.
The dripping faucet was a constant annoyance in the otherwise quiet house.
Exuding or displaying a particular quality in abundance.
The room was dripping with luxury, from the velvet curtains to the gold-plated fixtures.
dripverb
To fall or let fall in drops or small quantities.
Water began to drip from the leaky faucet.
To produce or exude drops of liquid.
The candle dripped wax onto the table.
To be so full as to overflow or to be very abundant.
The trees were dripping with ripe fruit.
To wear or display fashionable, often expensive clothing or accessories (slang, usually with "in").
He was dripping in gold chains and designer sneakers.
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