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.
Etymology
Middle English 'slobberen', related to the word 'slobber' meaning drool.
Common Phrases and Expressions
slobber over:
To show excessive admiration or affection.
slobbering fool:
An affectionate term for someone who is overly sentimental.
Slang Meanings
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.