drafty — having currents of cold air blowing through; exposed to drafts
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having currents of cold air blowing through; exposed to drafts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdræfti/
Korean meaning: 찬바람이 새어 들어오는, 외풍이 있는
Korean pronunciation: **드래**프티
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's attic is so drafty that even the ghosts wear scarves.
- The drafty office made everyone huddle around the coffee machine for warmth.
- This drafty tent is useless - I might as well sleep under the stars.
drafty
ADJECTIVE//ˈdræfti//
having currents of cold air blowing through; exposed to drafts
The old cabin felt drafty as cold wind whistled through the cracked windows.
A crafty craftsman conquers his drafty den!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 영어 'draught'(끌다, 바람)에서 파생. 원래는 짐승을 끌거나 액체를 마시는 의미였으나, 공기의 흐름을 뜻하게 되었고, 형용사 형태로 '바람이 새는'이라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's attic is so drafty that even the ghosts wear scarves.”
“The drafty office made everyone huddle around the coffee machine for warmth.”
“This drafty tent is useless - I might as well sleep under the stars.”
“The professor's drafty classroom was so cold that students could see their breath during lectures.”
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