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slobber

SLO-buh

Slobber (verb) means to let saliva drip or drool from the mouth. Example: “The dog slobbered all over the couch cushions.”

verb
1
To let saliva drip or drool from the mouth.
"The dog slobbered all over the couch cushions."

How to use slobber

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo drool or drip saliva, often used about dogs.

Common pairings
slobber on someone slobber all over

Word forms

slobbered past tense, slobbers singular

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch "slobberen," related to German dialect words for slurping or drooling.

Origin: German

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Frequently asked questions

What does “slobber” mean?

The word “slobber” means to let saliva drip or drool from the mouth. In plain terms, to drool or drip saliva, often used about dogs.

How do you pronounce “slobber”?

“Slobber” is pronounced SLO-buh (/ˈslɒbə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “slobber” in a sentence?

Here is “slobber” used in a sentence: “The dog slobbered all over the couch cushions.”

What part of speech is “slobber”?

“Slobber” is a verb.

Where does the word “slobber” come from?

The word “slobber” comes from German. From Middle Dutch "slobberen," related to German dialect words for slurping or drooling.

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