I. ˈdrȯl 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 ˈdrȯ-liŋ-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: circa 1742
: a drawling manner of speaking
• drawly ˈdrȯ-lē adjective