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salivare — meaning in English

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English meaning

drool verb To let saliva trickle from the mouth, often in anticipation of food.
salivate verb To make saliva in the mouth.

Senses

salivare is used for these senses in English:

drool (ambitransitive) To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.
salivary Relating to saliva.
salivate (intransitive) To produce saliva.

drool — full definition

verb To let saliva trickle from the mouth, often in anticipation of food.
verb To react to something with uncontrolled desire or admiration.

salivate — full definition

verb To make saliva in the mouth.
verb To display strong eagerness while anticipating something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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