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drivelling

adj · noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

That drivels or drools.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a drivelling idiot

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Idiotic, incomprehensible; senseless.

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Examples

  • drivelling nonsense

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Overcome to the point of being mindless or inarticulate.

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Foolish talk.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • the drivellings of an idiot

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5

verb

Meaning 5

present participle and gerund of drivel

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Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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