drool
noun
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L22917 on Wikidata ↗verb
- to drivel or drop saliva
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /dɹuːl/ / /dɹʉl/
noun
Etymology: From earlier drule, apparently a corruption of drivel (compare snool from snivel). Compare also Middle English drullen (“to stagger, drool”), Dutch druilen (“to be listless, snooze”).
- Saliva trickling from the mouth.
- Stupid talk.
verb
Etymology: From earlier drule, apparently a corruption of drivel (compare snool from snivel). Compare also Middle English drullen (“to stagger, drool”), Dutch druilen (“to be listless, snooze”).
- To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.
- To secrete any substance in a similar way.
“The alien beast drooled slime.”
- To react to something with uncontrollable desire.
“That boy is so attractive I drool whenever I see him!”
- To talk nonsense; drivel.