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drawl

American  
[drawl] / drɔl /

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 British  
/ drɔːl /

verb

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

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noun

  1. the way of speech of someone who drawls

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Other Word Forms

  • drawler noun
  • drawling adjective
  • drawlingly adverb
  • drawlingness noun
  • drawly adjective

Etymology

Origin of drawl

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

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