Meaning & Definition of word "Drool"

Drool

/druːl/

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.

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.

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

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.

saliva:

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

slobber:

To let saliva spill or drip from the mouth.

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.