drooling
[ˈdɹuːlɪŋ]
Drooling refers to when someone's mouth is open and saliva is flowing out, often in a way that's embarrassing or hard to control.
When people say "drooling", they usually mean it literally - like when a baby is sucking on their pacifier and starts to drool. It can also be used to describe older adults who have trouble swallowing and may get a bit of saliva on their chin or shirt. But sometimes, in an exaggerated way, someone might say that they're "drooling" over something, meaning they're extremely excited or enthusiastic about it - like when you see your favorite food being carried out at a restaurant!
How common is "drooling"?
Word drooling 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
verb
To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.
drivelslaverslobber
noun
The act of one who drools.
Real examples of "drooling" in context
