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drivel

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To talk nonsense.

Pronunciation

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drihvuhl
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IPA pronunciation (US)

dɹɪv.əl

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. To talk nonsense; to talk senselessly; to drool.

  2. To be weak or foolish; to dote.

noun

  1. Saliva, drool

  2. A fool; an idiot.

  3. A servant; a drudge.

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Synonyms

verb

Sense: to talk nonsense

noun

Sense: saliva or drool

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