Definition of dribs

The word "dribs" originally came from the Middle English word "dronken" which meant "drunken". In the 14th century, the word began to be used to refer to small amounts of liquids, such as wine or ale, that were left over after a group of people had finished drinking. As time passed, the term "dribs" began to be associated with small groups of people who were also left over or remaining. This use can be seen in old English texts where "dribs" was used to describe small groups of soldiers or travelers who were left behind. In the 19th century, the term "dribs" began to be used in the context of sports, particularly basketball. A basketball player who dribbled the ball in a series of quick, individual steps was said to be "dribbling", and the term "dribs" came to be used to describe the small, individual movements of the player. Today, the word "dribs" is most commonly used in the context of basketball, where it refers to the act of dribbling the ball in quick, individual steps, often with the intention of advancing the ball up the court. It can also be used more generally to refer to small, individual quantities of anything, whether that be people, liquids, or other objects.