English Explanatory Dictionary

drafty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterized by gusts of wind; windy.
  2. Not properly sealed against drafts (draughts).

Pronunciation

/ˈdɹɑːfti/ /ˈdɹæfti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-drafty.wav

Word forms

drafty draftier more drafty draftiest most drafty draughty

Etymology

From earlier draughty, equivalent to draft + -y.

Derived words

draftily draftiness
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