Drool over Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdɹuɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ

DROOL-oh-ver

UK

dɹˈuːl/ /ˈəʊvɐ

drool-OH-vuh

Definition

To look at something with great desire or admiration, usually because you want it very much, sometimes in an exaggerated or obvious way.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often playful. Used for things people strongly desire, like food, cars, or gadgets—not for people, as it can sound inappropriate. Often appears as 'drool over something.' Can describe exaggerated admiration.

• Spanish: babear por - desear con ansias
• Portuguese (BR): babar por - cobiçar
• Portuguese (PT): babar por - cobiçar
• Chinese (Simplified): 垂涎于 - 非常渴望
• Chinese (Traditional): 垂涎於 - 非常渴望
• Hindi: लालच करना - बहुत चाहना
• Arabic: يشتهي بشدة - يتوق إلى
• Bengali: আবেগসহকারে তাকানো - লোভাতুর দৃষ্টিতে চাওয়া
• Russian: смотреть с вожделением - облизываться (переносно)
• Japanese: よだれを垂らして見つめる - 欲しそうに見つめる
• Vietnamese: nhìn thèm thuồng - khao khát nhìn
• Korean: 탐내다 - 침을 흘리다 (비유적)
• Turkish: bir şeye gözünü dikmek - bir şeyin hasretiyle bakmak
• Urdu: للچائی نظروں سے دیکھنا - بے حد چاہنا
• Indonesian: menatap dengan penuh keinginan - ngiler (kiasan)

Example Sentences

He always drools over the latest smartphones in the shop window.

basic

Kids drool over ice cream on a hot day.

basic

She can't help but drool over designer shoes.

basic

You should've seen him drool over that fancy sports car!

natural

My friends always drool over food videos late at night.

natural

Are you seriously drooling over another pair of sneakers?

natural