What does DROOL mean?

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Drool is a verb and a noun.

Definitions:

As a verb, drool means to let saliva run from the mouth. As a noun, drool refers to saliva that drips from the mouth.

Pronunciations:

US: /druːl/

UK: /druːl/

Origin and Usage:

The word drool originated from the Middle English word "drulen" which means "to drivel". It is often used in a negative context to describe someone who is excessively salivating or in a positive context to describe something that is so appealing that it causes a person to drool.

Synonyms:

Salivate, dribble, slobber.

Related Words:

Drone, droll, droop, drove.

Example Sentences:

As a verb:

• He couldn help but drool over the delicious food.
• The baby started to drool when he saw the cookie.

As a noun:

• The dogs drool dripped onto the floor.
• She wiped the drool from her mouth after seeing the handsome actor.