Meaning & Definition of word "Slobber"
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Slobber
/ˈslɒb.ər/
noun:
- 1. Saliva that spills from the mouth; drool.
- Example: There was a large puddle of slobber on the ground where the dog had been sitting.
- 2. An excessive display of affection or sentimentality.
- Example: Her conversations are often filled with slobber about her new boyfriend, much to her friends' annoyance.
verb:
- 1. To slaver or drool, typically resulting in saliva dripping from the mouth.
- Example: The dog began to slobber all over the kitchen floor as it eagerly awaited its treat.
- 2. To speak or write in an excessively sentimental or flattering manner.
- Example: 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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of slobber
Meaning: To excessively praise or fawn over someone or something.
Example Sentence: Stop slobbering over that new car; it's just a vehicle!
Meaning: To be overly emotional or sentimental.
Example Sentence: He's always slobbering about his childhood memories.