slobber

¹slob·ber

verb \ˈslä-bər\

slob·beredslob·ber·ing\-b(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of SLOBBER

intransitive verb

1

: to let saliva dribble from the mouth : drool

2

: to indulge the feelings effusively and without restraint

transitive verb

: to smear with or as if with dribbling saliva or food

— slob·ber·er \-bər-ər\ noun

Examples of SLOBBER

1. Her baby just slobbered on the blanket.
2. The puppy slobbered all over me.

Origin of SLOBBER

Middle English sloberen to eat in a slovenly manner; akin to Low German slubberen to sip

First Known Use: 1607

Related to SLOBBER

Synonyms: dribble, drivel, salivate, slaver, drool

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

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Rhymes with SLOBBER

bobber, clobber, jobber, robber, swabber, throbber