Drawling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drawling is a noun meaning The act of speaking with a drawl.
Meaning
The act of speaking with a drawl.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of drawl
Example Sentences
[…] if I yawn over your imperfect sentences, your repeated phrases, your false pathos, your drawlings and denouncingsyour humming and hawing, your oh-ing and ah-ing, your black gloves and your white handkerchief.
Word Forms
- drawlings
Synonyms for drawling
Depending on context, synonyms include slow, drawn-out.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slow, drawn-out, drawth, deepdraw, doling, dripping.
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