dropper UK /ˈdɹɒp.ə/US /ˈdɹɑ.pɚ/noun 13forms 1 noun13 •One who drops something, especially one who drops a specific item to cause mischief.The dropper left the suitcase with the bomb next to the garbage can. •A utensil for dispensing a single drop of liquid at a time.'Cause when the blood begins to flow When it shoots up the dropper's neck[…] — 1964 •A software component designed to install malware on a target system. •A seat post whose height can be adjusted while riding. •(informal) A drop shot. •(slang) A person who uses fraudulent cheques.[…] 'dropper' — the person who presents the cheque at the bank or elsewhere — who takes the risk. […] On the other hand, 'kite droppers' usually work in teams. — 1973 •The young bulb of a tulip, not of flowering size. •(Australia) A batten fixed to a post-and-wire fence to keep the wires apart. •A fly that drops from the leaden above the bob or end fly. •A dog which suddenly drops upon the ground when it sights game. •A branch vein which drops off from, or leaves, the main lode. •(historical) A delivery by lob bowling (no longer legal). •(historical) A bowler who makes such deliveries. formsdroppers