drool

Definition

To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

Etymology

From earlier drule, apparently a corruption of drivel (compare snool from snivel). Compare also Middle English drullen (“to stagger, drool”), Dutch druilen (“to be listless, snooze”).

Example Sentences

• "The alien beast drooled slime."
• "That boy is so attractive I drool whenever I see him!"