drool
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for drool, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To let saliva trickle from the mouth, often in anticipation of food.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use drool
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A worn-down form of "drivel," which originally meant much the same thing.
Full origin of drool →Frequently asked questions
What does “drool” mean?
The word “drool” means to let saliva trickle from the mouth, often in anticipation of food. In plain terms, to let saliva run from your mouth, or, figuratively, to want something so much you can barely stand it.
How do you pronounce “drool”?
“Drool” is pronounced drool (/dɹuːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “drool” in a sentence?
Here is “drool” used in a sentence: “The dog drooled as soon as it smelled the steak.”
What part of speech is “drool”?
“Drool” is a verb.
How many meanings does “drool” have?
“Drool” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to let saliva trickle from the mouth, often in anticipation of food.