"drivellingly" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈdɹɪvəlɪŋli/ [UK] Forms: more drivellingly [comparative], most drivellingly [superlative]
Etymology: From drivelling + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|drivelling|ly}} drivelling + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} drivellingly (comparative more drivellingly, superlative most drivellingly)
  1. In a drivelling manner; idiotically, foolishly.
    Sense id: en-drivellingly-en-adv-KgNa~xyL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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