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Definition of driveler

driveler

/ˈdrɪv.əl.ər/
(UK: driveller)
driv · el · er

Plural:drivelers
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driveler Lexical Profile

driveler Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A person who talks nonsense or behaves in a foolish, silly, or infantile manner.

Example

"The critic dismissed the pundit as a mere driveler who had nothing substantive to add to the debate."


2

American A person who drools or lets saliva flow from the mouth; a slobberer.

Example

"The teething infant was a constant driveler, soaking through several bibs a day."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "driveler" in American English and "driveller" in British English.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb "drivel" (from Old English "dreflian", meaning to slobber or drool) and the agentive suffix "-er".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Driveler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/driveler
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