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Meaning of trickle
The primary meaning of the word "trickle" is a small, steady, and continuous flow of a liquid.
Etymology of trickle
The word "trickle" has its roots in the Middle English word "triklen," which is derived from the Old English word "triclan," meaning "to flow in drops" or "to drip"
The word has been in use since the 14th century to describe a small, steady flow of a liquid
Synonyms
drip
leak
seep
ooze
trickle
drool
drizzle
splash
spurt
gush
flow
stream
pour
spill
overflow
surge
well
spring
fountain
bubble
foam
murmur
whisper
hum
buzz
creep
crawl
slide
glide
slip
slide
leak
bleed
percolate
drip
drop
dribble
drizzle
sprinkle
spray
mist
haze
fog
cloud
shower
rain
pour
deluge
flood
inundate
overflow
surge
wave
tide
current
flux
flow
Definitions
- A small, steady, and continuous flow of a liquid, typically one that is barely perceptible
- * A small, gradual, and continuous movement or increase of something
Usage Examples
- Water began to trickle from the faucet, indicating a slow leak
- * The news of the scandal started to trickle out, and soon the whole town was talking about it
- * The trickle of customers into the store was steady, but not enough to meet sales expectations