Dripproof

/ˈdrɪppruf/ adjective

Definition

Designed or constructed so as to prevent dripping; resistant to or protected from drips and spills.

Etymology

From English 'drip' (imitative origin) + 'proof' (from Old French 'prove' meaning 'to test'), meaning 'resistant to dripping.'

Kelly Says

Like 'drinkproof' and 'waterproof,' this compound uses '-proof' to market products as preventing a specific problem—though technically 'dripproof' is rarer than its cousin 'dripless' in actual usage.

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