drawl

[ drawl ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to say or speak in a slow manner, usually prolonging the vowels.

noun

1. an act or utterance of a person who drawls.

drawl

/ drɔːl /

verb

1. to speak or utter (words) slowly, esp prolonging the vowel sounds

noun

1. the way of speech of someone who drawls

Derived Forms

• ˈdrawler, noun
• ˈdrawling, adjective
• ˈdrawly, adjective

Other Words From

• drawler noun
• drawling·ly adverb
• drawling·ness noun
• drawly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of drawl¹

1590–1600; < Dutch or Low German dralen to linger

Word History and Origins

Origin of drawl¹

C16: probably frequentative of draw

Example Sentences

For the third time in a year, this time heading to my local train station in my wheelchair, I hear the familiar, brutish drawl: “Timmaaah.”

From BBC

But it’s her high-pitched voice and Southern drawl that complete the façade of harmless and sweet benevolence that initially fools Belinda into trusting her intentions.

From Los Angeles Times

When most people think of “Matlock,” they envision a burly, white-haired Andy Griffith as the titular character, a folksy but clever defense attorney with a Southern drawl who often sported a seersucker suit.

From Los Angeles Times

“I was 4 months old,” Harold said with a Southern drawl.

From Los Angeles Times

“We must have brought the heat with us,” the woman chuckled with a Southern drawl.

From Salon