slobbery

slobbery

A puppy gives a slobbery kiss to a child's cheek.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Excessively wet with saliva: "slobbery" describes something that is covered with or characterized by drool or saliva, typically from the mouth.
    • Overly sentimental or mawkish: In a figurative sense, "slobbery" can refer to behavior or speech that is excessively emotional, tearful, or sentimental, akin to being "drippy" with emotion.
Usage Examples

  • Literal (wet with saliva):

    • The dog gave me a slobbery kiss on the cheek. (The dog's mouth was wet with saliva, leaving a damp mark.)
    • He wiped his slobbery chin after eating the messy ice cream cone. (His chin was covered with drool or moisture from eating.)

  • Figurative (sentimental):

    • The movie was so slobbery that I felt embarrassed by the constant crying. (The film was overly sentimental and tear-jerking.)
    • Her slobbery farewell speech made everyone uncomfortable. (Her speech was excessively emotional and mawkish.)
Advanced Usage

  • "slobbery mess": a situation or thing that is disgustingly wet or sentimental.

    • The toddler’s face was a slobbery mess after drinking from a sippy cup. (The child’s face was covered in saliva.)

  • "slobbery sentiment": exaggerated or insincere emotional expression.

    • The politician’s slobbery sentiment about family values felt forced. (His emotional appeal was overdone and unconvincing.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Slobber (n): saliva that drips from the mouth.

    • The dog’s slobber stained the carpet. (The saliva left a mark.)

  • Slobber (v): to let saliva drip from the mouth.

    • The baby slobbered on his bib. (The baby drooled.)

  • Slobberingly (adv): in a manner that is wet with saliva or overly sentimental.

    • He spoke slobberingly about his lost pet. (He spoke with excessive emotion.)
Synonyms
  • Drooly: having a tendency to produce or release saliva.
  • Mawkish: overly sentimental or emotional in a weak or sickly way.
  • Sappy: excessively emotional, often in a contrived manner.
Related Idioms

  • Slobber over someone/something: to show excessive, often messy affection or admiration.

    • He slobbered over the celebrity’s autograph. (He showed gushing, overly emotional admiration.)

  • A slobbery kiss: a kiss that is wet with saliva, often from a dog or a very affectionate person.

    • The puppy gave her a slobbery kiss on the nose. (The kiss was wet and messy.)