Trickle
Verb
Definition: a small, slow, or irregular flow of water or another liquid.
Synonyms: Streamlet, Rivulet, Trickle of water
Antonyms:
Examples:
- The faucet was only producing a trickle of water.
Mnemonics:
- Think of a tiny stream that is barely flowing, similar to a trickle.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle English 'trikelen', probably of imitative origin.
Historical Usage:The word has been used in English since the Middle Ages, maintaining its original meaning of a slow flow of liquid.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Trickle-down economics"
Explanation:A theory that suggests economic benefits for the wealthy will eventually benefit the less fortunate in society.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing 'trickle' with 'trickle-down' in everyday usage.
Explanation:'Trickle' refers to a slow flow or the action of flowing in small quantities, while 'trickle-down' is an idiom related to economic theory.