Dripping has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adverb
Noun
1
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
"Rainwater was dripping from the eaves of the old house, splashing onto the dry driveway below."
2
the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
"the constant sound of dripping irritated him"
3
Solid animal fat, traditionally collected from dripping off roasting meat.
"My grandmother insisted on serving her roast beef with a side of homemade dripping to ensure the potatoes were perfectly golden and crispy."
Verb
1
present participle of drip
"The old faucet was dripping so hard that water pooled on the kitchen floor."
Adverb
1
extremely wet
"dripping wet"
"soaking wet"
Example Sentences
"the constant sound of dripping irritated him"
noun
"dripping wet"
adverb
"soaking wet"
adverb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)