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Drool Bucket

What Does "Drool Bucket" Mean?

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"Drool bucket" is an English idiom. It means "a fictional or sarcastic reference to something so unappetizing or uninteresting that it causes one to drool from boredom or disgust, rather than anticipation."

Examples in Sentences

Here are three examples of the idiom "drool bucket" used in a sentence:
  • That movie was a total drool bucket.
  • I can't believe you made me listen to that drool bucket of a lecture.
  • The main course they served was a real drool bucket.
meaning for drool bucket

What Is an Idiom?

An idiom is a commonly used expression whose meaning does not relate to the literal meaning of its words. In other words, if you were to translate "Drool Bucket" word for word, there is no guarantee the translation would help you to understand the meaning.

An idiom often includes a cultural or historical context that makes it difficult for non-native English speakers to understand. A phrase is classified as an idiom when a direct translation of the words does not reveal the meaning. Most idioms rely on shared knowledge or experiences known only to a specific community.

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