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Drumble

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(obsolete, intransitive) To be sluggish or lazy..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete, intransitive) To be sluggish or lazy.
  2. (obsolete, intransitive) To be confused.
  3. (obsolete, intransitive) To mumble in speaking.
  4. (obsolete) To do something ineptly; to bungle or bumble.

Example Sentences

Go, take up these clothes here. Quickly! Where's the / cowl-staff? Look how you drumble! Carry them to the / laundress in Datchet Mead. Quickly! Come.

Synonyms for drumble

loiter

Antonyms for drumble

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does drumble mean?

Drumble means (obsolete, intransitive) To be sluggish or lazy..

What is a synonym for drumble?

Common synonyms include loiter.

What is the opposite of drumble?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use drumble in a sentence?

Go, take up these clothes here. Quickly! Where's the / cowl-staff? Look how you drumble! Carry them to the / laundress in Datchet Mead. Quickly! Come.

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