Drivel

Looking down at the gooey mess on his shoes, Barnaby paused. He blinked, sighed, and tucked his journal away.

In common usage, refers to nonsense, silly talk, or meaningless ideas. It can also literally mean drooling or letting saliva flow from the mouth. The Story of Barnaby’s Great "Idea"

Barnaby didn't care. He continued his , eyes gleaming with the misplaced confidence of the truly absurd. It wasn't until a large, friendly Golden Retriever wandered over and began to drivel —literally—onto Barnaby’s shiny leather boots that he finally stopped talking.