Drip/drɪp/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery Imagine a leaky tap as you say 'drip' to picture small, successive drops. Each drip of water from the ceiling marked the seconds. Pro Tip 2/3Sounds of Drip The word 'drip' can also convey the sound of falling liquid drops. The steady drip-drip-drip kept me up all night. Pro Tip 3/3Minimal Quantity 'Drip' suggests a very small quantity of liquid, less than a pour or splash. A single drip of syrup added just enough sweetness.