Driblet

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪblət/

Definitions of driblet

noun a small or tiny amount or quantity

Example Sentences

A1 I only had a driblet of milk left for my cereal.

A2 She added just a driblet of hot sauce to the soup for extra flavor.

B1 The company donated a driblet of their profits to charity.

B2 Despite the driblet of rain, the outdoor event went on as planned.

C1 The artist's work sold for a driblet of its true value at auction.

C2 The scientist discovered a driblet of new information that could change the course of research.

Examples of driblet in a Sentence

formal The scientist only needed a driblet of the rare substance for her experiment.

informal Can you spare a driblet of sugar for my coffee?

slang I only have a driblet of cash left after shopping.

figurative His kindness was like a driblet of light in a dark world.

Grammatical Forms of driblet

• past tense: dribbled
• plural: driblets
• comparative: more driblet
• superlative: most driblet
• present tense: dribbles
• future tense: will dribble
• perfect tense: have dribbled
• continuous tense: is dribbling
• singular: driblet
• positive degree: driblet
• infinitive: to dribble
• gerund: dribbling
• participle: dribbling

Origin and Evolution of driblet

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'driblet' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'dribler' meaning 'to dribble'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a small drop or portion of liquid, the meaning of 'driblet' evolved over time to also encompass a small amount of something, such as money or information.