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drool

[drool] / drul /
NOUN
saliva
Synonyms
STRONG
drivel expectoration salivation slaver slobber spit spittle
VERB
drivel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
salivate
STRONG
dribble slaver slobber
WEAK
lick one's chops water at the mouth
VERB
salivate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
froth
STRONG
dribble drivel ooze run slabber slaver slobber spit water
WEAK
water at the mouth
VERB
desire, lust after
Synonyms
STRONG
enthuse fondle gush pet rave rhapsodize rhapsody spoil want
WEAK
dote on lick chops make much of slobber over

Example Sentences

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He was lethargic, his chest soaked with drool.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

She tearfully recounted one particular incident in which he was so upset she "almost expected drool to be coming out of his mouth" and knew something was "terribly wrong".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2023

These areas tend to be hotspots for unpleasant odors, as they collect dirt, grime, hair, and drool.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2022

Sweetie Pie stroked Winn-Dixie’s head so long and serious that his eyes drooped half closed and drool came out of the side of his mouth.

From "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo

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