drool
verb/druːl/
Frequency rank: #12,499 most common English word
Meaning
To let saliva flow from the mouth, often due to hunger or excitement.
Example sentence
The puppy began to drool when it smelled the grilled chicken on the table.
Synonyms & related words
- salivate
- slobber
- drivel
- slaver
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