I. ˈdri-vəl intransitive verb
( -eled or -elled ; -el·ing or driv·el·ling -v(ə-)liŋ)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English dreflian; perhaps akin to Old Norse draf malt dregs
Date: before 12th century
1. : to let saliva dribble from the mouth : slaver
2. : to talk stupidly and carelessly
• driv·el·er -v(ə-)lər noun
II. noun
Date: 14th century
1. archaic : drool 1
2. : nonsense