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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


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

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2022

Otherwise, Orlean is like the rest of us, devoted to creatures who are ornery, slobbery, aloof or just plain mortal when we don’t want them to be.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2021

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

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