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 drip drip /ˈdrɪp/

noun

  1. (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)  ( drip , drip mold [ N. American] , drip mould [Canadian, British] )
    (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)
  2. The sound of a liquid falling drop by drop  ( drip , dripping )
    the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
     The constant sound of dripping irritated him
    the constant sound of dripping irritated him
  3. Flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid  ( dribble , drip , trickle )
    flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
     There's a drip through the roof
    there's a drip through the roof

verb

  1. () Fall in drops  ( drip )
    fall in drops
     Water is dripping from the faucet
    Water is dripping from the faucet
  2. Let or cause to fall in drops  ( dribble , drip , drop )
    let or cause to fall in drops
     Dribble oil into the mixture
    dribble oil into the mixture