English Explanatory Dictionary

drool

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.
  2. To secrete any substance in a similar way.
  3. To react to something with uncontrollable desire.
  4. To talk nonsense; drivel.
noun
  1. Saliva trickling from the mouth.
  2. Stupid talk.

Pronunciation

/dɹuːl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-drool.wav /dɹʉl/

Word forms

drool drools drooling drooled

Etymology

From earlier drule, apparently a corruption of drivel (compare snool from snivel). Compare also Middle English drullen (“to stagger, drool”), Dutch druilen (“to be listless, snooze”).

Synonyms

slaver slobber dribbel

Derived words

drooler point-and-drool drool bucket droolsome drooly droolworthy grool
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