Basic Details
Word: Drool
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To let saliva (spit) flow freely from the mouth, often when someone is very hungry or excited.
Synonyms: Dribble, slobber
Antonyms: Swallow, contain
Idioms and Phrases
- Drooling over something: To be extremely excited or eager about something, typically food. Example: "She was drooling over the delicious cakes in the bakery window."
- Drool-worthy: Describes something that is so good or appealing that it makes you want to drool. Example: "The chocolate dessert looked drool-worthy, and I couldn't wait to taste it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The dog started to drool when it saw its favourite treat in my hand.
Example 2: After smelling the fresh bread from the oven, he couldnt help but drool.
Example 3: The chef prepared a drool-worthy feast that made everyone excited to eat.
Fun Fact
Did you know that drooling can be a sign of hunger in animals? Many pets drool when they smell food as it prepares their stomach for eating!
Famous Quote
"Im drooling at the idea of having a tasting menu at a fancy restaurant." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "drool" mean?
a) To speak loudly
b) To let saliva flow from the mouth
c) To jump high
d) To run fast
Answer: b) To let saliva flow from the mouth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "drool"?
a) Dance
b) Dribble
c) Sing
d) Jump
Answer: b) Dribble
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "drool"?
a) Spit
b) Swallow
c) Chew
d) Taste
Answer: b) Swallow
4. Which sentence uses "drool" correctly?
a) He started to drool when he heard his favourite song.
b) The baby began to drool while looking at the tasty apple.
c) She drooled her book on the table.
d) He decided to drool on his bicycle.
Answer: b) The baby began to drool while looking at the tasty apple.
5. What does it mean to be "drooling over something"?
a) To be angry about something
b) To be very excited about something
c) To spill water
d) To sleep peacefully
Answer: b) To be very excited about something
