drool

v. to let saliva flow out of your mouth, especially when you are sleeping or looking at delicious food.

v. to secrete saliva involuntarily from the mouth, typically as a result of physical relaxation or a response to appetizing stimuli.

“The baby started to drool as soon as he saw the bottle of milk.”

“The dog began to drool onto the kitchen floor the moment the scent of roasting meat filled the air.”

v. to show that you want something very much, like a new car or a beautiful house.

v. to manifest an excessive or uncontrollable desire for something; often used with the preposition 'over'.

“Tech fans are already drooling over the latest smartphone features.”

“Investors were drooling over the potential returns of the new startup, despite the high risks involved in the venture.”

Informal

n. the liquid (saliva) that comes out of the mouth.

n. saliva that has escaped the mouth involuntarily. Uncountable in most contexts.

“He woke up and realized there was a patch of drool on his pillow.”

“The toddler had a constant stream of drool running down his chin while his new teeth were coming in.”