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slobbery

American  
[slob-uh-ree] / ˈslɒb ə ri /

adjective

  1. characterized by slobbering.

  2. disagreeably wet; sloppy.


Etymology

Origin of slobbery

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at slobber, -y 1

Example Sentences

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The “Spoiler Alert” star and “Brothers & Sisters” alum continued her high-profile peck-and-name-drop tour Thursday when she revealed that her “Smokey and the Bandit” co-star Burt Reynolds gave her a slobbery smooch.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2022

Petting moss soothes like petting a shaggy dog without the drawback of a slobbery tongue.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2022

Whereas our affection for dogs is overly sentimental, resulting in a fathomless ocean of slobbery drool.

From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2021

We don’t want to spread anything more than spooky fun, and having slobbery, sticky hands can undermine that goal.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2020

She kissed Susie’s sleepy, slobbery face and held her close.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon