drawl
verb (used with or without object)
to say or speak in a slow manner, usually prolonging the vowels.
drawls
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present tense formof drawl (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"Greetings in the name of his majesty," he drawls and, suddenly, it's like Marley is in the room.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2024
As a public speaker, he drawls out short speeches punctuated with University of Georgia football catchphrases.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2022
“Saaaauce,” he drawls to his wife as he gazes upon his unwitting targets.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2022
“Pa’s a duke,” one drawls when Juliet notices a gold crest on her cigarettes.
From New York Times ● Sep. 25, 2018
“She can show us how sorry she is,” Cardan drawls.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
