Adrip
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈdɹɪp/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Adrip is an adjective meaning (of a liquid) Dripping.
Meaning
(of a liquid) Dripping.
More Meanings
- (of a surface) Covered (with a liquid) to the point that it drips; having a liquid dripping off it.
- (figurative) Covered or filled (with something) as if to the point of dripping.
- (slang, US) Intoxicated with alcohol.
Example Sentences
There was a gurgling and spurting sound as of dammed water adrip.
Melting snow gurgled in drainspouts and gutters, all Copenhagen was adrip.
[…] the air [was] sweet with the sap adrip from the orchards lately pruned […]
And she with Goban’s wine adrip, No more remembering what had been, Stared at the gods with laughing lip.
Synonyms for adrip
Depending on context, synonyms include dripping, drunk.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include drippy, droplike, drizzly, dewy, dribbly, raindroppy.
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