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drawlto speak in a slow, prolonged manner with lengthened vowel sounds

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to speak in a slow, prolonged manner with lengthened vowel sounds

Pronunciation (IPA): /drɔːl/

Korean meaning: 느리고 늘어지게 말하다

Korean pronunciation: **드**롤

Example Sentences

  • The sleepy student began to drawl his presentation, making everyone yawn.
  • Her voice carried a distinctive drawl that reminded me of honey dripping slowly.
  • The GPS with a Southern drawl said 'Y'all turn right in about... oh... a mile or so.'

drawl

VERB

//drɔːl//

to speak in a slow, prolonged manner with lengthened vowel sounds

drawl concept
💡 Concept

an elderly man in overalls rocks slowly in his chair while speaking to a young city visitor. His mouth opens wide as he stretches out each vowel sound, taking his time with every single word. The visitor leans forward impatiently, checking his watch as the old man continues his unhurried storytelling. Each word seems to hang in the air longer than expected, creating a rhythm like thick honey pouring from a jar. A cat nearby appears to be falling asleep to the soothing, unhurried cadence. The visitor's facial expression shows he's waiting for the man to finish his thoughts. speaking in a slow, prolonged manner with lengthened vowel sounds

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/drɔːl/
🇬🇧 UK/drɔːl/

🌳Etymology

Rootdrawl

Origin

From Middle Dutch 'draghen' meaning 'to drag or pull,' which evolved to describe speech that is 'dragged out' or prolonged. The word developed in the 16th century to specifically refer to slow, stretched pronunciation.

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🎵Rhyme

crawlhallcallfallwall
crawl
hall
call
fall
wall

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The sleepy student began to drawl his presentation, making everyone yawn.

Her voice carried a distinctive drawl that reminded me of honey dripping slowly.

😄 Fun example

The GPS with a Southern drawl said 'Y'all turn right in about... oh... a mile or so.'

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

dronedragelongatestretch

Antonyms

cliprushhurry

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