A dribble glass is a drinking glass that has holes hidden in its etched design.
The purpose of a dribble glass is for pranks. When a person tilts the glass to take a drink from this glass, they will end up spilling the liquid on their clothing as the drink trickles through the holes.
In Ancient Greece, sculptors created vases that featured a small rectangular hole in the foot of the vase. These so-called "dirty trick vases" are the earliest known example of the dribble glass.
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Further reading
- Newgarden, M. (2004). Cheap laffs: the art of the novelty item. H.N. Abrams. p. 34. ISBN 9780810955998. Retrieved February 6, 2019.