dribble

verb
UK /ˈdrɪb.əl/
US /ˈdrɪb.əl/

To let liquid drip slowly from your mouth or a container.

The baby began to dribble milk down his chin.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In sports, to move a ball forward with small taps or bounces.

She dribbled the basketball past two defenders.

3. A small, slow flow of liquid.

A dribble of sauce ran down the side of the plate.

4. To speak in a slow, unclear, or foolish way.

He dribbled out a few confused words before falling silent.