ripple meaning and definition

RIPPLE noun

Definition of ripple (noun)

1. a small wave on the surface of a liquid
   • synonyms: riffle, rippling, wavelet
2. (electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value

RIPPLE verb

Definition of ripple (verb)

1. stir up (water) so as to form ripples
   • synonyms: cockle, riffle, ruffle, undulate
2. flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
   • "babbling brooks"
   • synonyms: babble, bubble, burble, guggle, gurgle