salivate
pronunciation
How to pronounce salivate in British English:
UK [ˈsælɪveɪt]
How to pronounce salivate in American English:
US [ˈsæləˌvet]
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- Verb:
- produce saliva
- be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something
Word Origin
- salivate (v.)
- 1650s, "cause to produce saliva;" intransitive sense from 1680s, from Latin salivatus, past participle of salivare, from saliva (see saliva). Figurative use in reference to anticipation by 1965. Related: Salivated; salivating.
Example
- 1. When we hear that " ding " sound , we salivate until we discover the juicy morsel that awaits us in that text message or email .
- 2. Just as pavlov taught his dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell , you can teach someone to lubricate or become erect at the sight of a whip .
- 3. Acid : acid from the grape plays a big role in old world wines , which tend to carry a tart zing that literally makes you salivate ( this is why a lot of sour wines are seen as appetite-openers ) .