Definitions
- Describing the act of saliva dripping from the mouth due to excitement or anticipation. - Referring to excessive salivation caused by certain medical conditions or medications. - Talking about a baby or young child who is teething and producing more saliva than usual.
- Describing the act of saliva dripping from the mouth in an uncontrolled or messy way. - Referring to excessive salivation caused by certain medical conditions or medications. - Talking about a person or animal who is drooling excessively due to illness or injury.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the production of excessive saliva.
- 2Both can be caused by medical conditions or medications.
- 3Both can be messy and unpleasant.
- 4Both can occur in animals and humans.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Drool is often associated with a lighter, more controlled flow of saliva, while slobber implies a heavier, messier flow.
- 2Control: Drool can sometimes be intentional or controlled, while slobber is usually uncontrolled and messy.
- 3Cause: Drool can be caused by excitement or anticipation, while slobber is often associated with illness or injury.
- 4Connotation: Drool can be associated with positive emotions like excitement or anticipation, while slobber is often seen as unpleasant or gross.
- 5Usage: Drool is more commonly used in everyday language, while slobber is less common and often used in specific contexts.
Remember this!
Drool and slobber both refer to the production of excessive saliva, but they differ in intensity, control, cause, connotation, and usage. Drool is often associated with lighter, more controlled flows of saliva caused by excitement or anticipation, while slobber implies a heavier, messier flow that is usually uncontrolled and associated with illness or injury. Drool is more commonly used in everyday language and can have positive connotations, while slobber is less common and often seen as unpleasant or gross.
