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drooly

American  
[droo-lee] / ˈdru li /

adjective

droolier, drooliest
  1. drooling, tending to drool, or covered with drool.

  2. Slang. exceptionally pleasing.


Etymology

Origin of drooly

drool + -y 1


Example Sentences

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If the dogs get drooly, the bottom of the station is slanted forward so the water runs away from the cabinets.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2023

Tacky, loud, and oblivious to all social and moral codes, Diana dresses in hideously garish clothes and is prone to drooly open-mouthed naps.

From Slate ● Feb. 8, 2013

He gave her a drooly grin and reached for her nose.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

I covered my face with my drooly pillow and tried to go back to sleep.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate

Edward-Frederick-George tottered over to them with an armload of toy cars, which he mutely offered to Marci, smiling a drooly smile.

From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Cory Doctorow

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