Definition

A person who drools or lets saliva run from their mouth, often in a messy way.

Example

The dog was a slobberer, leaving wet spots on the floor after drinking water.

Conversation

Did you see that dog at the park today?

Yeah, it was such a slobberer!

I know, it was so cute but messy too.

Totally! I had to wash my hands after petting it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slobberer is formed from "slobber" (from Middle English *slobberen*, meaning to let saliva drip) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A slobberer is a person who slobbers or lets saliva drip.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'lets saliva drip' — that's what a slobberer does, and the '-er' just means a person.

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