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Meaning of slabber in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈslæbər/

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  1. Verb

    slabber

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (in the sense ‘dribble on’): related to dialect slab ‘muddy place, puddle’

    Definitions

    1. let saliva drivel from the mouth

    Examples

    • « The baby drooled »

    Derived terms

    • dribble
    • dribbler
    • drivel
    • driveller
    • drool
    • drooler
    • slobber
    • slobberer

See also

  • drool over
  • drool over

Browse dictionary

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