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- [drib-lit]
- /ˈdrɪb lɪt/
- /ˈdrɪ.blɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [drib-lit]
- /ˈdrɪb lɪt/
Definitions of driblet word
- noun driblet a small portion or part. 1
- noun driblet a small or petty sum. 1
- noun driblet A thin stream or small drop of liquid. 1
- noun driblet tiny drop 1
- noun driblet a small quantity or amount, as of liquid 0
- noun driblet a small amount; bit 0
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Origin of driblet
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; obsolete drib (v.) (see dribble) + -let
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Parts of speech for Driblet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
driblet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
driblet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for driblet
noun driblet
- droplet — a little drop.
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- speck — a small spot differing in color or substance from that of the surface or material upon which it appears or lies: Specks of soot on the window sill.
- particle — a minute portion, piece, fragment, or amount; a tiny or very small bit: a particle of dust; not a particle of supporting evidence.
- hint — an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue: Give me a hint as to his identity.
Antonyms for driblet
noun driblet
- lot — lot (def 14).
See also
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