Slobber: meaning, definitions and examples

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slobber

[ ˈslɒbər ]

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animal behavior

To let saliva or liquid spill from the mouth; to drool excessively.

Synonyms

dribble, drool, salivate

Examples of usage

He was slobbering all over my hand.
The dog slobbered on the floor.

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informal usage

To speak in a tedious, sloppy, or fawning manner.

Synonyms

flatter, gush, praise

Examples of usage

The politician slobbered on about his achievements.
Don't slobber over the boss too much.

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informal usage

Drool or saliva that spills from the mouth.

Synonyms

drool, spit

Examples of usage

There was a trail of slobber leading to the dog's bed.

Translations

Translations of the word "slobber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 baba

🇮🇳 लार

🇩🇪 Sabber

🇮🇩 lendir

🇺🇦 слина

🇵🇱 ślinka

🇯🇵 よだれ

🇫🇷 bave

🇪🇸 baba

🇹🇷 salya

🇰🇷 침

🇸🇦 لعاب

🇨🇿 slina

🇸🇰 slina

🇨🇳 唾液

🇸🇮 slina

🇮🇸 slef

🇰🇿 сілекей

🇬🇪 ნერწყვი

🇦🇿 tüpürcək

🇲🇽 baba

Word origin

The word 'slobber' has Old English origins, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'slobrjan' meaning to slobber or slaver. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in both verb and noun forms. The concept of slobbering is often associated with animals, especially dogs, but can also be used informally to describe excessive drooling or speaking in a sloppy manner.