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slobber vs spittle

spittle vs slobber

slobber and spittle both are nouns.

slobber is a verb but spittle is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slobber Yes No Yes No
spittle Yes No No No
As nouns, spittle is a hypernym of slobber; that is, spittle is a word with a broader meaning than slobber:
  • slobber: saliva spilling from the mouth
  • spittle: a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
Other hypernyms of slobber include saliva, spit.
slobber (noun) spittle (noun)
saliva spilling from the mouth a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
slobber (verb) spittle (verb)
let saliva drivel from the mouth
Difference between slobber and spittle

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