Definition

Noun: A person who allows saliva to flow uncontrollably from the mouth; a person who drools. This often refers to a baby or young child who has not yet gained full control over swallowing, but can also describe an adult with a medical condition affecting saliva control.

Usage

The word "drooler" is a somewhat informal noun used to directly describe a person who drools. It is often used in casual or humorous contexts, particularly when talking about babies. It can carry a slightly negative or pitying connotation when used about adults.

Examples

• The pediatrician said not to worry; most babies are droolers when they are teething.
• He's such a drooler that we have to change his shirt three times a day.
• (Figurative/Informal) The car enthusiast was a drooler over the vintage Ferrari.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used figuratively and informally to describe someone who shows excessive desire or admiration for something, implying they are so captivated they might metaphorically drool.
  • Example: He's a real drooler for classic sports cars.

Variants and Related Words

• Drool (verb): To let saliva flow from the mouth.
• Dribbler (noun): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "drooler," especially in the context of babies. (e.g., "That baby is a dribbler").
• Slobberer (noun): A synonym with a similar meaning, sometimes implying a messier or more excessive flow.

Synonyms

• Dribbler
• Slobberer
• Driveller (chiefly British English)

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym for a person who drools. Opposing concepts would be a person with controlled saliva or a dry mouth.

Noun

1. a person who dribbles; he needs a bib"
   • that baby is a dribbler