Bedrivelled

/bɪˈdrɪvəld/ adjective

Definition

Covered with or soiled by drivel; made messy or disgusting with saliva or foolish talk.

Etymology

British English spelling of the past tense/past participle of 'bedrivel,' using the double-L convention common in Commonwealth English (like 'travelled' vs 'traveled').

Kelly Says

This word represents a fascinating linguistic split where British and American English chose different spelling conventions for the same root — the double-L spelling in British English often indicates a short vowel before the final consonant.

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