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dribbler Synonyms
Another word for dribbler
Choosing another word for dribbler depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A player in a sport such as basketball, soccer, or field hockey who advances the ball by repeatedly bouncing it or tapping it with quick, short touches.
Usage Example
"As a skilled ball-handler, the point guard easily maneuvered past two defenders to set up the winning shot."
Strong
ball-handler
• noun (Context 2)
A person, especially an infant or young child, who lets saliva trickle from the mouth.
Usage Example
"The teething baby was such a constant drooler that his parents kept several bibs handy throughout the day."
Strongest
drooler
Strong
slobberer
driveler
• noun (Context 3)
In baseball or golf, a weakly hit ball that rolls slowly along the ground for a short distance.
Usage Example
"The batter hit a slow squibber down the third-base line, forcing the fielder to charge in and make a quick throw."
Strong
squibber
roller
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dribbler. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dribbler