drool

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The pesto aioli (aka pesto mayo) added a TON of flavor to the sandwich, which was served a top a freshly toasted bun. * drool*

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  1. intransitive verb To let saliva run from the mouth; drivel.
  2. intransitive verb Informal To make an extravagant show of appreciation or desire.
  3. intransitive verb Informal To talk nonsense.
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  • "I don't drool, and I don't snore I'm going down to the cafeteria," Megan said. —  Garwood, Julie - Mercy
  • Ted Boerner's designs blend retro lines with a contemporary twist to create absolutely drool-worthy furniture. —  Apartment Therapy Main
  • New Apple desktops: fanbois drool - In a special IT Blogwatch extra, Richi Jennings watches Apple quietly revamp its entire desktop hardware line. —  Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now
  • Kip said: Actually, boxed-Maria comes in two flavors. i suddenly have a craving for icecream ... * drool* —  Anime Nano!
  • White ... * drool* Maybe I should keep my white frame glasses! —  Dead Boredom Seeking Freedom
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drool:   drooled ·  drooling
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  1. Perhaps alteration of drivel.

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  1. English dial., also written droul; a contr. of drivel, q. v.
 

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