drawl
to say or speak in a slow manner, usually prolonging the vowels.
an act or utterance of a person who drawls.
Origin of drawl
1Other words from drawl
- drawler, noun
- drawl·ing·ly, adverb
- drawl·ing·ness, noun
- drawly, adjective
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How to use drawl in a sentence
She heard his deep, drawly voice urging the unwisdom of sleeping with calked boots on, and Beaton's hiccupy response.
Big Timber | Bertrand W. SinclairHe was a long, lean, drawly man, with seemingly a very languid interest in life.
Ruth Fielding In the Saddle | Alice B. EmersonShe did not realise for at least another ten seconds whence came that voice, so drawly, so dear, but alas!
The Scarlet Pimpernel | Baroness OrczyI'd seen that before, and I recalled with a start when and where I'd heard that soft, drawly voice.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairLady Scilly said, in her little drawly voice, that comes of lying in bed late.
The Celebrity at Home | Violet Hunt
British Dictionary definitions for drawl
/ (drɔːl) /
to speak or utter (words) slowly, esp prolonging the vowel sounds
the way of speech of someone who drawls
Origin of drawl
1Derived forms of drawl
- drawler, noun
- drawling, adjective
- drawly, adjective
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