drool

[ drool ]

verb (used without object)

1. to water at the mouth, as in anticipation of food; salivate; drivel.
2. to show excessive pleasure or anticipation of pleasure.
3. to talk foolishly.

noun

1. saliva running down from one's mouth; drivel.

drool

/ druːl /

verb

1. introften foll byover to show excessive enthusiasm (for) or pleasure (in); gloat (over)

verb

1. another word for drivel drivel drivel

Word History and Origins

Origin of drool¹

1795–1805; variant of driule, itself variant of drivel

Word History and Origins

Origin of drool¹

C19: probably alteration of drivel

Example Sentences

Harris hasn’t even picked a running mate yet and there are even Republicans who are telling me, “As long as they aren’t drooling or actively engaged in cannibalism I’ll consider voting for that ticket.”

From Salon

“Thank you, darling,” she said, drool dripping out of the crack that was her mouth.

From Literature

The dog’s drooling jaws are just a foot away.

From Literature

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, one step away from a catatonic state of unregulated drooling, said he’d vote for Trump again — though his loathing of Trump is public and well known.

From Salon

“Hey, Jake, what part of head down, eyes closed, drool coming out of his mouth, do you not f*****g get over here?”

From Salon

Related Words

• salivate