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slobbery

/ˈslɑːbəɹi/
slob · ber · y
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• adjective

1

Wet, messy, or covered with saliva or drool; characterized by excessive drooling.

Example

"The golden retriever greeted everyone at the door with a big, slobbery kiss."

2

Excessively or unpleasantly sentimental and emotional in a weak or gushing manner.

Example

"He disliked the movie because of its overly slobbery, melodramatic ending."

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• Rhymes for slobbery

• Nearby Words

sloan
slob
slobber
slobbery
slobbish
slobby
sloe

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from 'slobber' and the adjectival suffix '-y'. 'Slobber' itself derives from Middle English 'sloberen', likely borrowed from Middle Dutch 'slobberen' (to wade through mud or feed noisily).

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