Slobber

/ˈslɒb.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Saliva that spills from the mouth; drool.

There was a large puddle of slobber on the ground where the dog had been sitting.

An excessive display of affection or sentimentality.

Her conversations are often filled with slobber about her new boyfriend, much to her friends' annoyance.

verb

To slaver or drool, typically resulting in saliva dripping from the mouth.

The dog began to slobber all over the kitchen floor as it eagerly awaited its treat.

To speak or write in an excessively sentimental or flattering manner.

He tends to slobber over his favorite actress in every interview.

Middle English 'slobberen', related to the word 'slobber' meaning drool.

slobber over

To show excessive admiration or affection.

slobbering fool

An affectionate term for someone who is overly sentimental.

drool

To let saliva drip from the mouth.

slaver

To let saliva flow from the mouth; to drool.

dribble

To flow or spill in drops or small quantities.

To excessively praise or fawn over someone or something.

Stop slobbering over that new car; it's just a vehicle!

To be overly emotional or sentimental.

He's always slobbering about his childhood memories.