Meaning & Definition of word "Drool"

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    Drool

    /druːl/

    noun:

    • 1. saliva that flows from the mouth, especially in excess.
      • Example: The baby woke up with drool all over his chin.
    • 2. a term used to describe something that is highly desirable.
      • Example: The new video game is the latest drool in the gaming community.

    verb:

    • 1. to let saliva flow from the mouth; to salivate excessively.
      • Example: The dog started to drool when it saw the juicy steak on the table.
    • 2. to express extreme pleasure or desire, often in a figurative sense.
      • Example: She drooled over the latest smartphone model displayed in the store.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'droulen', ultimately from Old English 'drōol' meaning 'to dribble'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    drooling over:

    To show excessive admiration or longing for something, often used to indicate desire.

    drool over something:

    To express great pleasure in viewing or thinking about something.

    Related Words

    saliva:

    The watery liquid produced in the mouths of humans and animals.

    slobber:

    To let saliva spill or drip from the mouth.

    Slang Meanings of drool

    Meaning: To be very enthusiastic about someone or something

    Example Sentence: She was drooling over the new fashion collection.

    Meaning: To excessively admire someone, often in a romantic context

    Example Sentence: He's always drooling over that actress.