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drool

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/druːl/ · drool

to let saliva flow from the mouth; to slaver

Meanings

verbinformal

to let saliva flow from the mouth; to slaver

منہ سے لعاب بہنا؛ تھوکنا

تڑپنا

tarapna

Synonyms

slaverdribblesalivateلعاب دیناتھوکنابہانا

Antonyms

swallowنگلنا

Common Collocations

  • drool over
  • drool with excitement
  • drooling puppy

Example Sentences

The dog began to drool when it saw the food.

کتا کھانے کو دیکھ کر تڑپنے لگا۔

Kutta khanay ko dekh kar tarapne laga.

She tends to drool when she's very sleepy.

وہ جب بہت نیند میں ہوتی ہے تو لعاب بہانے لگتی ہے۔

Woh jab bohat neend mein hoti hai to laab behanay lagti hai.

The toddler drooled all over his favorite toy.

بچے نے اپنی پسندیدہ کھلونے پر لعاب بہا دیا۔

Bachay ne apni pasandeeda khilone par laab beha dia.

Easily Confused With

dribble:Dribble refers to the action of letting liquid flow slowly, whereas drool specifically refers to saliva.

Word Family

drooling
nounتڑپنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a baby drooling while looking at food.

Picture a hungry dog with drool hanging from its mouth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "droulen" — to drool or dribble

First known use: circa 1400

The word 'drool' has evolved from Middle English to modern usage, primarily used to describe saliva flowing from the mouth.