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drooly

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈdɹuːli/
  • rhymes with -uːli

1

adj

Meaning 1

Producing an excess of drool.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Covered in drool.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • a drooly pillow

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English drool Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English drooly From drool + -y.