dripping
UK: ˈdrɪpɪŋ | US: ˈdrɪpɪŋ
n. 1. The action or sound of liquid falling in drops.
n. 2. Fat or juices that come out of meat during cooking.
adj. 1. Extremely wet or saturated with liquid.
The word "dripping" originates from the Old English verb dryppan, meaning "to fall in drops," derived from the Proto-Germanic drupjaną. The suffix -ing transforms the verb into a noun or adjective, denoting the result or state of the action. Historically, "dripping" referred to the fat collected from roasted meat, reflecting its literal sense of liquid falling drop by drop. Over time, it expanded to describe any similar wetness or saturation.
The dripping of the faucet kept me awake all night.
She saved the dripping from the roast to use for frying potatoes.
His hair was dripping after the heavy rain.
The cave walls were dripping with moisture.
The artist used dripping paint to create a unique texture.