slobbering
UK[ˈslɒbərɪŋ]US[ˈslɑːbərɪŋ]
adj
letting saliva run from the mouth in a messy, uncontrolled way
verb (present participle)
to let saliva run from the mouth
Etymology
the verb 'slobber' entered middle english, likely as an expressive, onomatopoeic formation imitative of the sound or messy action of drooling. it is related to the older english word 'slabber', which carries the same meaning and shares a probable low german or dutch origin. these terms belong to a group of words beginning with 'sl-' that often convey wet, messy, or loose actions, such as 'slop', 'slush', and 'slime'. the '-ing' suffix is a standard english inflection, forming either the present participle or a related adjective describing the state or action.
Analysis
the word is a simplex form derived from the base verb 'slobber'. it is not productively formed from distinct, separable morphemes in modern english.
Examples
the slobbering dog left wet patches on the floor.
the baby was slobbering all over his new toy.
he wiped the slobbering mess from the child's chin.