dripfeed
dripfeed Lexical Profile
dripfeed Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A gradual, measured, and continuous release of information, funds, or resources over a period of time.
"The marketing team relied on a steady dripfeed of promotional teasers to build anticipation for the new film."
A device or system that supplies a liquid, such as lubricant, fuel, or intravenous fluid, slowly and continuously in small drops.
"The mechanic adjusted the oil dripfeed to ensure the engine gears remained properly lubricated."
• verb
To supply or release (information, money, or resources) gradually and in small amounts over time rather than all at once.
"Instead of publishing the entire report at once, the agency decided to dripfeed the findings to the press over several weeks."
To administer fluids, nutrients, or medication slowly and continuously drop by drop, especially intravenously.
"The automated pump was programmed to dripfeed saline solution to the patient throughout the night."