6 words to describe a drink mishap, from drip to spill and drench

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Don’t cry over spilled milk! Here are six common English terms to describe drink spills or any other liquid mishap

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Have you ever had a bubble tea start leaking from the lid? Or accidentally splashed your desk as you put a cup of coffee down? This week’s Word Up explores vocabulary you can use to describe liquid spills. Learn them, try them out and handle your next cafe catastrophe with ease.

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1. Drip

Meaning: to fall in small drops

Example: The tap continued to drip all night.

2. Trickle

Meaning: to flow in a small stream

Example: I saw a single tear trickle down her face.

Careful, it’s hot! You don’t want it to spill anywhere. Photo: Shutterstock

3. Splash

Meaning: to cause liquid to strike or fall on something in irregular drops

Example: I was in the school canteen when suddenly, juice splashed on me.

4. Slosh

Meaning: to move messily or irregularly, often with a splashing sound

Example: I could hear the slosh of the bubble tea in my bag as I rushed to class.

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5. Spill

Meaning: to cause or allow liquid to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally

Example: Be careful! You don’t want your drink to spill.

6. Drench

Meaning: to wet something thoroughly or soak it with liquid

Example: My lemon tea drenched my shirt, and the smell won’t go away!

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