drool
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //druːl//
KK: /drul/
intransitive verb
Definition
To let saliva flow out of the mouth, often when someone is very hungry or excited.
Example
The dog started to drool when it saw the food.
Tense Forms
Past: drooled
Past Participle: drooled
Conversation
Did you see that new burger place?
Yeah, I heard their food makes you drool just by looking at it!
I can't wait to try it; I’m already drooling over the pictures online.
Same here! We should go together this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
slobber
dribble
gush
Antonyms
suppress
restrain
withhold
noun
Definition
A type of saliva that drips from the mouth, often when someone is very hungry or asleep.
Example
The dog was so excited that it started to drool all over the floor.
Conversation
Did you see that dog drooling all over the floor?
Yeah, it was so cute, but also kind of messy!
I can't believe how much drool was coming out of its mouth.
transitive verb
Definition
To let saliva flow from the mouth, often when someone is very hungry or excited.
Example
The dog began to drool when it saw the food.
Tense Forms
Past: drolled
Past Participle: drolled
Conversation
Did you see that delicious burger on Instagram?
Yeah, it made me drool just looking at it!
I know, right? I can't stop thinking about it.
Root Explanation
The word 'drool' originates from Middle English 'droulen', which means to dribble or let saliva flow. It is related to the Old English 'drēol', meaning to dribble or let saliva run from the mouth. The word describes the act of saliva flowing from the mouth, often involuntarily.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone letting saliva 'dribble' from their mouth, which helps you remember that 'drool' means to let saliva flow.
Visually Confused Words
rool
dool
droll
dooly
dooli
daroo
crool
brool