dribble
verb/ˈdrɪbəl/
Frequency rank: #12,250 most common English word
Meaning
to let saliva or liquid fall slowly from the mouth in small drops.
Example sentence
The baby began to dribble all over his bib during dinner.
Synonyms & related words
- drool
- slobber
- salivate
- slaver
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