Drabble-tail
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drabble-tail is a noun meaning A draggle-tail; a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
Meaning
A draggle-tail; a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
More Meanings
- An untidy person; a general term of contempt.
- A mess; something bedraggled or cheaply made.
Example Sentences
No Latin prayers or laughing drabble-tail whores.
Jinx said to Bubber [a male character]– "Aw go 'haid, drabble[-]tail. Ain' nobody studyin' yo' family."
I am told he is come back from his travels, bringing a drabble[-]tail with him, a wench from Baltimore […]
They're hard, often brutal, sometimes vicious to their wives, their 'drabbletails' (girlfriends), and one another.
Word Forms
- drabble-tails
Synonyms for drabble-tail
Depending on context, synonyms include clatty, dag, dirtbag, dirtball, feague, frump.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include drabbletail, daggle-tail, draggletail, draggle-tail, drab, bangtail.
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