dropping
/ˈdɹɒpɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: droppings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Something dropped; a droplet.
Noun
Examples
The information we received was, that as the roof has no gutters, the droppings of water from the roof are driven by the wind against the wall.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A piece of animal excrement; dung.
Noun
Examples
a rabbit dropping
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dropping” mean?
Something dropped; a droplet.
Is “dropping” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.