Dribble/ˈdrɪbl/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Accidental Action Indicates an unintentional action, often creating a messy situation. I didn't mean to, but I dribbled coffee on the report. Pro Tip 2/2Slow Movement 'Dribble' implies a slow, steady flow rather than a fast stream. Tears dribbled down her cheeks as she watched the sad movie.