salivate/ˈsælɪveɪt/EtymologyFrom Latin salivatus, past participle of salivare (“to spit out, also salivate”), from saliva (“spittle”).salivate means to produce saliva. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.salivate is pronounced /ˈsælɪveɪt/.verbTo produce saliva.To show eager anticipation at the expectation of something.“He's been salivating over the latest model sports car for a while now.”