# dribble vs drizzle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### dribble
*verb · IPA /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ · frequency rank #26,766*
In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly.

### drizzle
*verb · IPA /ˈdɹɪz.l/ · frequency rank #23,814*
To rain lightly.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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