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draughty

American  
[draf-tee, drahf-] / ˈdræf ti, ˈdrɑf- /

adjective

Chiefly British.
draughtier, draughtiest
  1. drafty.


draughty British  
/ ˈdrɑːftɪ /

adjective

  1. characterized by or exposed to draughts of air

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It says it will double the cash commitment to insulating the UK’s draughty homes – making our homes more energy efficient is one of the toughest climate challenges the country faces.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2024

In a draughty corridor of Leeds Family Court, a father cuddles his young son.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2023

And the shop's windows are old and draughty.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2023

European Union lawkmakers last month backed plans to save more energy, including through renovating draughty buildings.

From Reuters Nov. 3, 2022

Fuel being scarce, and the Staniford Street house being draughty, I offered my services to a work crew in exchange for wood.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Private housing in Wales is among the oldest and draughtiest in the UK and western Europe.

From BBC Sep. 30, 2022

They can easily subsist—a thing to brag of— In the draughtiest of sanitary huts, On a "mute inglorious Stilson" and a bag of Monkey-nuts.

From Familiar Faces by Graham, Harry

Near her sat the governesses, English, French and German, with little Janetta bringing up the rear in the draughtiest place and the most uncomfortable chair.

From A True Friend A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline

"And one of the draughtiest," says Miss Blount, ungraciously.

From Portia or By Passions Rocked by Duchess

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