draughty

[ draf-tee, drahf- ]

/ ˈdræf ti, ˈdrɑf- /

adjective, draught·i·er, draught·i·est. Chiefly British.

drafty.

Nearby words

Related formsdraught·i·ly, adverbdraught·i·ness, noun

Definition for draughty (2 of 2)

drafty

[ draf-tee, drahf- ]

/ ˈdræf ti, ˈdrɑf- /

adjective, draft·i·er, draft·i·est.

characterized by or admitting currents of air, usually uncomfortable.

Also especially British, draught·y.

Origin of drafty

First recorded in 1840–50; draft + -y¹

Related formsdraft·i·ly, adverbdraft·i·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for draughty

Her hands grew terribly cold without it, and it was too draughty to remain there.
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I found myself neglected, out there on top the draughty house, while Miss West talked chickens with the Chinese ex-smuggler.
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Cold, damp, draughty stables greatly favor the progress of glanders.
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British Dictionary definitions for draughty (1 of 2)

draughty

US drafty

/ (ˈdrɑːftɪ) /

adjective draughtier or draughtiest or US draftier or draftiest

characterized by or exposed to draughts of air

Derived Formsdraughtily or US draftily, adverbdraughtiness or US draftiness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for draughty (2 of 2)

drafty

/ (ˈdrɑːftɪ) /

adjective draftier or draftiest

the usual US spelling of draughty

Derived Formsdraftily, adverbdraftiness, noun

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Word Origin and History for draughty (1 of 2)

draughty

adj.

1846, from draught + -y (2).

Word Origin and History for draughty (1 of 2)

drafty

adj.

1580s, from draft + -y (2). Related: Draftiness.