drool
[dɹuːl]
An uncontrolled flow of saliva from your mouth is called drool.
Drool is often used when talking about babies or animals, but it can also happen to anyone who's extremely relaxed or has a medical condition that affects their salivary glands. If you're hanging out on the couch and binge-watching your favorite show, you might start to drool as you get comfortable – it's a pretty normal reaction!
How common is "drool"?
Word drool is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
Saliva trickling from the mouth.
verb
To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.
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Real examples of "drooling" in context
