drip-dry I. \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\intransitive verb : to dry with few or no wrinkles when hung dripping wet < nylon drip-dries in seconds, takes little ironing — advt > II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology:drip-dry (I) : made of a washable fabric that will drip-dry < a drip-dry suit >