Dribbing

/ˈdrɪbɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The action of falling or dispensing in small drops; the continuous motion of dribbling.

Etymology

Present participle of 'drib,' formed with the '-ing' suffix. This gerund form nominates the action itself, allowing 'dribbing' to function as both a noun and verb form.

Kelly Says

When verbs end in consonant, adding '-ing' usually just adds those letters, but 'drib' becomes 'dribbing' with the doubled consonant—that doubled 'b' keeps the vowel 'short' sounding.

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