drool

noun
UK: /druːl/
US: /druːl/

  1. Saliva that has flowed from the mouth.

    1. There was drool on the pillow where the baby had been sleeping. [ ] [ ]
    2. Wipe the drool from your chin before someone notices it during the presentation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

slaver salivate slobber rave ramble
drool verb

  1. To let saliva flow from the mouth.

    1. The dog began to drool when it saw the meat. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't drool in public places people may find it disgusting to watch you. [ ] [ ]

  2. To talk in a silly or romantic way.

    1. He's always drooling over her. [ ] [ ]
    2. She tends to drool about her new boyfriend to anyone who will listen so avoid her. [ ] [ ]

  3. To admire someone or something very much.

    1. Everyone was drooling over the sports car. [ ] [ ]
    2. Critics drool over her performance in the lead role while audiences praise her beauty. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "drool" is /druːl/ in British English and /druːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "drool": slaver, salivate, slobber, rave, ramble.

Example usage of "drool": "There was drool on the pillow where the baby had been sleeping.". More examples on the page.