To scatter in drops or particles; let fall in minute quantities here and there; strew.To besprinkle; bespatter or bestrew; overspread with drops or particles, as of a powder, liquid, coloring matter, etc.To cleanse with drops, as of water; wash; purify.To distribute here and there; diffuse.To diversify by objects placed here and there over the surface; dot.To issue in fine drops or particles; be sprinkled.To send out sparks; scintillate; sparkle.To rain slightly: used impersonally: as, does it sprinkle?To scatter a liquid or any fine substance so that it may fall in small particles.To dart hither and thither.n. A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler; specifically, a brush for sprinkling holy water; an aspersorium.n. A sprinkling, or falling in drops; specifically, a light rain.n. That which is sprinkled about; hence, a scattering or slight amount; a sprinkling.n. A light tinkling sound; a tinkle.n. Milit., same as morning-starTo make intoxicated or tipsy.