drool

noun

UK/druːl/
US/druːl/

Definitions of drool noun

  1. Uncountable

    Saliva that has flowed uncontrollably from the mouth.

verb

UK/druːl/
US/druːl/

Definitions of drool verb

  1. Intransitive

    To have saliva flow from the mouth.

    • The cat started to drool when it saw the food.

    • Babies often drool while they are sleeping.

    • I couldn't help but drool when I saw the delicious cake.

Phrasal Verbs of drool

  • drool over someone/something

    to exhibit a strong and often excessive admiration or desire when observing someone or something

    She was practically drooling over the painting when she saw it in the gallery.