baver: verb
Etymology: From Old French baver, derived from the Gallo-Romance word babare, which is of uncertain origin.
Definition:
1. (intransitive) To drool or dribble saliva from the mouth, typically due to excessive salivation caused by various factors such as hunger, sickness, or excitement. This often occurs in young children, infants, or animals, as well as individuals with certain medical conditions affecting salivary glands.
2. (transitive, figurative) To express excessive enthusiasm, excitement, or adoration for someone or something. This usage is often used in a colloquial or informal context and implies a certain level of obsessiveness or infatuation. It can be used positively or negatively, depending on the intensity and sincerity of the expression.
3. (transitive, slang) To cheat or deceive someone, particularly by obtaining something through fraud or dishonesty. This definition, while less common, is predominantly used in informal language or certain dialects.
Synonyms: drool, dribble, slobber, gush, rave, obsess, gloat, cheat, deceive, defraud.
Usage examples:
1. The baby began to baver after seeing the delicious cookies on the kitchen counter.
2. She just can't stop bavering about her new favorite band; she even has posters of them all over her bedroom walls.
3. He bavered about his supposed achievements, but in reality, he had accomplished very little.
4. The scam artist managed to baver her way into the unsuspecting tourist's trust, stealing their money in the process.
