drivel

¹driv·el

verb \ˈdri-vəl\

driv·eled or driv·elleddriv·el·ing or driv·el·ling\-v(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of DRIVEL

intransitive verb

1

: to let saliva dribble from the mouth : slaver

2

: to talk stupidly and carelessly

— driv·el·er \-v(ə-)lər\ noun

Examples of DRIVEL

1. What is he driveling about now?
2. <the panting dog driveled on my hand>

Origin of DRIVEL

Middle English, from Old English dreflian; perhaps akin to Old Norse draf malt dregs

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to DRIVEL

Synonyms: dribble, drool, salivate, slaver, slobber

Related Words: water; expectorate, spit; foam, froth, splutter; sputter

Near Antonyms: articulate, enunciate, pronounce

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Rhymes with DRIVEL

civil, shrivel, snivel, swivel