DRAWL

Drawl

A drawl is a perceived feature of some varieties of spoken English, and generally indicates longer vowel sounds and diphthongs. Varieties of English which are said to feature pronounced drawls include Southern American English, and Broad Australian English.

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drawl

Noun

  1. a way of speaking slowly while lengthening vowel sounds and running words together. Characteristic of some , as well as .

Verb

  1. To drag on slowly and heavily; while or dawdle away time indolently.
  2. To utter or pronounce in a dull, spiritless tone, as if by dragging out the utterance.
  3. To move slowly and heavily; move in a dull, slow, lazy mannner.
  4. To speak with a slow, spiritless utterance, from affectation, laziness, or lack of interest.


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