Drawl

Word DRAWL
Character 5
Hyphenation drawl
Pronunciations /dɹɔːl/

Definitions and meanings of "Drawl"

What do we mean by drawl?

To speak with lengthened or drawn-out vowels. intransitive verb

To utter with lengthened or drawn-out vowels. intransitive verb

The speech or manner of speaking of one who drawls. noun

The act of drawling; a slow, unanimated utterance. noun

To speak with slow and lingering utterance, from laziness, lack of spirit, affectation, etc. intransitive verb

A lengthened, slow monotonous utterance. noun

To utter in a slow, lengthened tone. transitive verb

To drag on slowly and heavily; while or dawdle away time indolently. verb

To utter or pronounce in a dull, spiritless tone, as if by dragging out the utterance. verb

To move slowly and heavily; move in a dull, slow, lazy mannner. verb

To speak with a slow, spiritless utterance, from affectation, laziness, or lack of interest. verb

To speak with a drawl. verb

A way of speaking slowly while lengthening vowel sounds and running words together. Characteristic of some southern US accents, as well as Scots. noun

Lengthen and slow down or draw out verb

A slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels noun

A way of speaking slowly while lengthening vowel sounds and running words together. Characteristic of some southern US accents, as well as Scots.

Underwear of someone. Urban Dictionary

The act of one being unreasonable, and/or making the company of the person uncalled for, and unbearable. (Popular in the Philadelphia area) Urban Dictionary

Unrelated to the verb "to draw," a drawl (noun) is a characteristic of speech. It is produced by lengthening vowel sounds, and is most commonly heard in southern or western American dialects. Drawl can also be used as a verb: drawl, drawls, drawled, drawling. Urban Dictionary

When someone is acting out of character. Urban Dictionary

When a person acts in an excessive manner Urban Dictionary

Underwear...boxers, briefs, panties,, etc. Urban Dictionary

To be extremely annoying or unfavorable. A slang word around Philadelphia. Used like "sucks" (that sucks: that drawls) Urban Dictionary

Drawz..knickerz ! Urban Dictionary

Underpants Urban Dictionary

The state of being unfavorable, disappointing, disgusting, low-rate, gross, horrible, etc. emphasis: shit-stained drawls Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Drawl

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The word "drawl" in example sentences

Altho I must say this drawl is the gift that keeps on giving to Senator Obama condsidering the state of the economy and the billions every month being spent on this war not to mention the * 9 billion missing over there no one can account for* and the millions of tax payers dollars being bribed out to keep the different factions from killing each other!!!! ❋ Unknown (2008)

His monotone drawl is the perfect fit for these songs; both words and guitar leads trickle out slowly and casually. ❋ David Malitz (2010)

I don't know if it's his pumped up Suthin 'drawl (from being in SC), or if it's his repeated lookaways to his notes, or how the notes read ... but I thought this video segment with Chris Cooper was kind of funny (and informative). ❋ Unknown (2008)

A southern drawl is not an "alien tongue," nor is a northerner's twang to a southerner. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Now, when interviewed, I play Miss America and slowly repeat the question [a Southern drawl is always good], giving me time to think. ❋ Unknown (2006)

But that it’s best said in a drawl is why it’s charming. ❋ Unknown (2010)

:) 4: 35 PM jenny said ... we've seen both coasts and the midwest together, and i just can't get enough of you, jess, especially when you've had a few drinks and let your drawl slip out (hi kinny). and no, brandon - drawl is not a euphemism ... so great to see you again! ❋ Jessica (2007)

Her drawl was a blend of allure and anathema depending on how long you'd been with her. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Grant is supposed to be sporting a lower-class Cockney drawl, which is bad enough, but he constantly forgets and falls into his standard Cary Grant persona it's to his credit that he's such a natural that the shift is often barely even noticeable. ❋ Ed Howard (2008)

"Your drawl was a bit thicker, but mostly you kept to your studies—you made it up to the third year in current medical school curriculum." ❋ Carmen Carter (2000)

If anything, his drawl was a little softer and lazier, but the deadly promise in it reached Drew as clearly as if the other had burst out with the Rebel Yell. ❋ Andre Norton (1958)

"Though you've certainly added a perfume to the violet," remarked Mr. Frederic Heath, with that sweetly lingering accent familiarly called the drawl, as he looked at the hepaticas. ❋ Various (N/A)

Mr. Winslow interrupted; his drawl was a trifle less evident. ❋ Joseph Crosby Lincoln (1907)

After a good deal of entreaty, Frank succeeded in prevailing on him to go to bed; in which, however, he failed, until Art had inflicted on him three woful songs, each immensely long, and sung in that peculiarly fascinating drawl, which is always produced by intoxication. ❋ William Carleton (1831)

I [slowly] [took off] his drawls. ❋ Boughie Queen (2005)

(Present Tense) "Man this [nigga drunk] out his mind and, the girls won't come near him, that nigga [drawling]" (Past Tense) "Yesterday that nigga [drawled] when he ate the last slice of pizza" ❋ P-doX (2007)

[Cowboys] in movies always speak with a [drawl]. A lot of people think all [southerners] drawl, too. ❋ Romula (2004)

Why u drawlin'? He was [drawlin]! ❋ ThickyNikki (2005)

[The party] was cool until [them niggas] from [North Philly] started drawling ❋ Prezzie (2006)

So check it out - ladies, not gentlemen Drop your drawls, come and sit And let's get into this yeah .. [NWA] - Findum, [Fuckum] & [Flee] ❋ Hazbro (2007)

Dude the [concert] got [canceled], that [drawls]. ❋ Thephillykid (2016)

im [tryna] [get in] [dem] drawlz ❋ *e* (2004)

Got the drawls dog. -Tommy from [Martin] ([90's] [t.v]. show) ❋ Baltimore Laundry (2014)

I didn't make the basketball team because my jump-shot was absolutely drawls. I almost [vomited] when I saw an 70 year-old cougar a club trying dance [in a little] dress and one of her shit-stained drawls [titties popped] out. ❋ The Never Ending Penis (2011)

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