n.
Pronunciation: ' dro ̇ l
Function: verb
Etymology: probably frequentative of draw
Date: 1598
intransitive verb : to speak slowly with vowels greatly prolonged
transitive verb : to utter in a slow lengthened tone
– drawl · er noun
– drawl · ing · ly \ ' dro ̇ -li ŋ -l ē \ adverb