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drooling

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɹuɫɪŋ// UK //dɹˈuːlɪŋ// drool·ing

adj. letting liquid come out of your mouth because you are very hungry or excited about something. You can also use it to describe someone who is showing too much interest in something they want.

adj. exhibiting an involuntary flow of saliva from the mouth; often used metaphorically to describe intense desire or anticipation. Frequently appears as a participial adjective following a linking verb.


SIMPLE

The dog was drooling as he watched me eat my steak.

CONTEXTUAL

The fans were practically drooling over the leaked photos of the new smartphone model.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with the preposition 'over' when describing a strong desire for an object or person.

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