First Known Use: 1598
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1drawl
verb \ˈdrȯl\
: to speak slowly with vowel sounds that are longer than usual
Full Definition of DRAWL
intransitive verb
: to speak slowly with vowels greatly prolonged
transitive verb
: to utter in a slow lengthened tone
— drawl·er noun
— drawl·ing·ly \ˈdrȯ-liŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of DRAWL
probably frequentative of draw
2drawl
noun
Definition of DRAWL
: a drawling manner of speaking
— drawly \ˈdrȯ-lē\ adjective
First Known Use of DRAWL
circa 1742
DRAWL Defined for Kids
1drawl
verb \ˈdrȯl\
drawleddrawl·ing
Definition of DRAWL for Kids
: to speak slowly with vowel sounds that are longer than usual
2drawl
noun
Definition of DRAWL for Kids
: a way of speaking with vowel sounds that are longer than usual
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