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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As a public speaker, he drawls out short speeches punctuated with University of Georgia football catchphrases.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2022
“Dark skin, light skin, beige” — Madison drawls on “Cozy” — “fluorescent beige.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2022
"Okay, I've been practicing my longest and loudest scream," drawls Rhian Teesdale in Wet Leg's scathing indie-pop anthem Ur Mum.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2022
“Saaaauce,” he drawls to his wife as he gazes upon his unwitting targets.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2022
“And this here house ain’t big enough for the both of us,” Mr. Ramirez drawls in a funny voice.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
