salivate

• Verbe décrivant la production de salive, souvent en réaction à la vue, l'odeur ou la pensée de nourriture.

A verb used to describe the act of producing saliva, often in response to the sight, smell, or thought of food.

1. Produce salivaB2formal

   To secrete saliva into the mouth, often in response to the sight, smell, or thought of food.

   Saliver

   • The dog began to salivate at the smell of meat.
   • Chewing gum can help you salivate and keep your mouth moist.
   • The delicious aroma made him salivate uncontrollably.

   Synonymesdribbledriveldroolslaverslobber

2. Show great desire or anticipationB2informal

   To show or feel great desire, eagerness, or pleasure in anticipation of something.

   Baver d'envie

   • Investors are salivating at the prospect of high returns.
   • He was salivating over the new sports car in the showroom.
   • Fans are salivating for the release of the long-awaited sequel.

   Synonymesachecravedroolhankerhungeritchlustpantthirstyearn