Drawl

/drɔːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A slow, lazy way of speaking, characterized by prolonged vowels.

Her drawl was charming, giving her an old-fashioned quality.

A drawn-out sound in speech; a prolonged utterance.

The singer's drawl added a unique flavor to the song, making it memorable.

verb

To speak slowly, with prolonged vowels.

He tends to drawl his words, making each sentence sound like it takes an eternity.

To make a drawn-out sound while speaking.

When she gets tired, she starts to drawl, making it hard to keep the conversation going.

Origin unknown; possibly from 'draw' combined with 'l' suggesting a dragging out of speech.

drawl out

To say something in a lengthened or prolonged manner.

Southern drawl

A specific accent characterized by slower, drawn-out pronunciation, often associated with the Southern United States.

slur

To speak rapidly and indistinctly, often blending words together.

draw

To pull out or drag something, often related to extending time or speech.

To talk slowly as a way of being funny or lazy.

He was just trying to be funny with that drawl, but it went on too long.

A manner of speaking that implies boredom or lack of interest.

Her drawl indicated that she was not really into the topic of discussion.