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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The 68-year-old said it had always been "cold and draughty" but admitted to being initially reluctant to accept help.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

He said it is "very stressful" having to put the heating on more as the flat is "very draughty".

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2022

Old, draughty, wooden shutter doors have gone, new airtight rollers were installed in their place.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2022

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

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