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drool

American  
[drool] / drul /

verb (used without object)

  1. to water at the mouth, as in anticipation of food; salivate; drivel.

  2. to show excessive pleasure or anticipation of pleasure.

  3. to talk foolishly.

noun

  1. saliva running down from one's mouth; drivel.

drool British  
/ druːl /

verb

  1. to show excessive enthusiasm (for) or pleasure (in); gloat (over)

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verb

  1. another word for drivel drivel drivel

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Etymology

Origin of drool

1795–1805; variant of driule, itself variant of drivel

Example Sentences

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If the thought of watching Kardashian face off with the Emmy-winning actor who played Marcia Clark in “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” makes you drool a little, dry those gums.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2025

Check out Sussman’s website to drool over his selection and call ahead to see if your favorites are available.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

“Go find 10 images of bathrooms you just drool over,” West says.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Spanish researchers say they've discovered chemicals in the wax worm's drool that break down polyethylene, a tough and durable material.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2022

I wake up with drool trickling down my chin.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

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