Drooled Meaning in English
word · lemma: drool
Definition
To let saliva flow out of your mouth, usually without meaning to, often because of hunger, sleep, or strong desire. Can also be used to describe strong desire for something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used literally for animals and babies, but also figuratively ("drooled over" new gadgets). Informal. Do not confuse with 'dribble' (sports context or slight leaking). Usually implies strong interest or desire.
Spanish: babeó - salivóPortuguese (BR): bavou - salivouPortuguese (PT): babou - salivouChinese (Simplified): 流口水Chinese (Traditional): 流口水Hindi: थूक टपकायाArabic: سال لعابهBengali: লালা পড়েছে - খুব লোভ করেছেRussian: пускал слюни - жаждал (чего-то)Japanese: よだれをたらした - 欲しがったVietnamese: chảy nước dãi - thèm muốn (cái gì đó)Korean: 침을 흘렸다 - 몹시 탐냈다Turkish: ağzı sulandı - çok arzuladıUrdu: رال ٹپکایا - شدت سے چاہاIndonesian: ngiler - sangat menginginkan
Example Sentences
The smell of fresh bread made me drooled a little.
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My dog drooled when he saw the steak.
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He drooled in his sleep last night.
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The baby drooled on her new shirt.
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We all drooled over the photos of her vacation.
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She drooled when the teacher announced the pizza party.
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