Drivel

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɹɪv.É™l/
• Rhymes: -ɪvÉ™l

Origin

From Old English dravelen, drabelen, drevelen, drivelen, to slaver.

Full definition of drivel

Noun

1. senseless talk; nonsense
2. saliva, drool
3. (obsolete) A fool; an idiot.
4. (obsolete) A servant; a drudge.

Verb

1. To have saliva drip from the mouth; to drool.
2. To talk nonsense; to talk senselessly.
3. To be weak or foolish; to dote.
• Shakespeare Romeo|IIThis drivelling love is like a great natural, that runs lolling up and down to hide his bauble in a hole.

Synonyms

• To have saliva drip from the mouth : drool
• To talk nonsense : See also .