Dribblers

/ˈdrɪblərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dribbler; multiple people who dribble, or multiple devices that dispense liquid in drops.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'dribbler,' formed by adding the '-s' suffix to the agent noun 'dribbler,' which itself derives from 'dribble' plus '-er.'

Kelly Says

The way we talk about sports has changed language—words like 'dribbler,' 'passer,' 'shooter' are all '-er' agent nouns created specifically for athletes in the last century or so.

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