From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdribs and drabsdribs and drabs /ˌdrɪbz ən ˈdræbz/ noun → in dribs and drabs
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dribs and drabs• Mayne's squadron assembled at Kufra in dribs and drabs by the beginning of October.Origin dribs and drabs (1800-1900) Drib probably from drib “to fall in small drops”; → DRIBBLE1. Drabs probably from dribs 