# drifting vs dripping

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### drifting
*adjective · IPA /ˈdɹɪftɪŋ/ · frequency rank #13,909*
Moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.

### dripping
*noun · IPA /ˈdɹɪpɪŋ/ · frequency rank #15,390*
Solid animal fat, traditionally collected from dripping off roasting meat.

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