drawl

American  

[drawl] / drɔl /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to say or speak in a slow manner, usually prolonging the vowels.

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noun

1. an act or utterance of a person who drawls.

drawl British  

/ drɔːl /

verb

1. to speak or utter (words) slowly, esp prolonging the vowel sounds

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noun

1. the way of speech of someone who drawls

Other Word Forms

• drawler noun
• drawling adjective
• drawlingly adverb
• drawlingness noun
• drawly adjective

Etymology

Origin of drawl

1590–1600; < Dutch or Low German dralen to linger

Example Sentences

Just as I was descending the tower, the door unlatched and King Barf said in his nasally drawl, “Ah, my sweet girl, you are a treasure beyond compare.”

From Literature

That year, reviewing a Los Angeles performance, a critic noted Arnold’s “heartland drawl” and sleeveless denim shirt, calling him “less punk than Springsteen.”

From Los Angeles Times

Acquaintances describe Martin’s demeanor as extraordinarily genial; he smiled constantly and offered his diagnoses in a straightforward, unflappable drawl.

From The Wall Street Journal

The couple had recently moved from the remote ranching town of Stinnett in the Texas panhandle, and the recruiter seemed to appreciate their Southern drawl.

From Los Angeles Times

He's so laid-back it's almost comical, speaking in a perpetually sleepy drawl, like the Big Lebowski of music.

From BBC