dripped

Dripped is the past tense and past participle of the verb drip. It describes the action of liquid falling in drops or leaking slowly from a source. The term can refer to moisture, rain, sweat, or other liquids, and is used to describe both literal dripping and the effect produced by slow discharge. In a broader sense, “dripped” can indicate that liquid has been released or disseminated gradually.

In everyday usage, it describes physical processes: “the faucet dripped all night,” “paint dripped down the wall.” It can describe stains, leaks, condensation, or spills, and is commonly used in descriptions of weather, plumbing, or painting.

In slang usage, “drip” denotes distinctive fashion or swagger. “Dripped” may describe someone who is dressed in a particularly stylish or expensive way, often including clothes, accessories, and overall presentation. The term developed within African American Vernacular English and rose to wider usage through hip-hop and online fashion discourse during the 2010s. Phrases such as “he is dripping” or “she’s dripped out” reflect this meaning, with nuances dependent on tone and context.

Because “dripped” carries both literal and figurative meanings, interpretation depends on context. See also drip, dripping, fashion slang.