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salivating

/ˈsælɪveɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does salivating mean?

verb

To produce saliva in anticipation of eating or tasting something, typically in a way that is excessive or uncontrollable. To be extremely eager or enthusiastic about something.

Example

"The smell of freshly baked cookies was making me salivate uncontrollably."

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