drivelling

Meanings

• verb (intransitive)

  Speaking or flowing in a foolish, incoherent, or uncontrollable manner.

  - "After consuming too much alcohol, John began to drivel."
  - "The elderly man's mind was so addled that he could only drivel incoherently."

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Synonyms

drool

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drivelling
bleating , debating , grieving , heating , meating , revelating , setting , shrieking , teaching , vegetating

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Variants

List of all variants of drivelling that leads to same result
drivel , driveled , driveler , drivelers , driveling , drivelled , drivelling , drivels

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to flow like water' or 'to run', the term 'drivelling' evolved to refer to the incoherent, foolish speech that flows uncontrollably.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'drivelling' is derived from the Old English word 'drifan', meaning 'to drive, flow, or run'.

2. In the Middle Ages, 'drivelling' was used to describe the speech of someone possessed by a demon or under the influence of a powerful drug.

3. The term 'drivelling' is sometimes used figuratively to describe a situation or experience that is confusing or incomprehensible.

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Related Concepts

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1. incoherence: The inability to communicate clearly or logically. 'Drivelling' is a form of incoherence characterized by uncontrollable, foolish speech.

2. foolishness: A lack of good sense or judgment. 'Drivelling' can be a manifestation of foolishness, as when someone speaks incoherently due to intoxication or mental instability.

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Culture

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In literature, 'drivelling' has been used to describe the speech or thoughts of mad or foolish characters. In art, it can symbolize the loss of reason or control.

How to Memorize "drivelling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone speaking incoherently, slurring their words and making no sense. Visualize the look on their face and the confused expressions of those around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'drivelling' with 'incoherence' and 'foolishness'. Remember that it describes someone who speaks uncontrollably and nonsensically.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'D' is for 'dripping' or 'drowning' in foolish speech, 'R' is for 'raving' uncontrollably, and 'I' is for 'incoherent' speech.

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