Slavering: meaning, definitions and examples
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slavering
[ ˈsleɪvərɪŋ ]
showing drool
Slavering refers to the act of letting saliva drip from the mouth, typically due to excitement or hunger. It can also imply speaking in an overzealous or flattering manner.
Synonyms
dribbling, drooling, slobbering.
Examples of usage
- The dog was slavering over its food bowl.
- He was slavering about the new gadget.
- She watched him slavering at the dessert table.
enthusiastic speech
In a figurative sense, slavering can mean to speak excessively and in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic way about something, often to the point of being annoying.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The critics were slavering over the author's new book.
- They were slavering in admiration of the artist's work.
- He was slavering with excitement about the upcoming event.
Translations
Translations of the word "slavering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 babejar
🇮🇳 लार टपकना
🇩🇪 sabbernd
🇮🇩 baper
🇺🇦 попливати слиною
🇵🇱 ślinić się
🇯🇵 よだれを垂らす
🇫🇷 baver
🇪🇸 babear
🇹🇷 salya akıtmak
🇰🇷 군침이 고이다
🇸🇦 سيلان اللعاب
🇨🇿 slinit
🇸🇰 slintanie
🇨🇳 流口水
🇸🇮 sliniti
🇮🇸 sleppa munnvatn
🇰🇿 слюна ағу
🇬🇪 სითხის წვეთები
🇦🇿 siliq axıdan
🇲🇽 babear
Etymology
The word 'slavering' originates from the Middle English 'slaveren,' which means 'to slaver or drool.' It further derives from the Old English 'slaforian,' which is related to the notion of slaver, or saliva. This term evolved over time to encompass the broader sense of enthusiastic speech, as it conveys the idea of excessive, almost uncontrolled expression, akin to the uncontrollable flow of saliva. The dual meanings—physical and verbal—demonstrate how the word has been shaped by both tangible actions and metaphorical uses, reflecting human emotions ranging from hunger to eagerness.