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drafty

/ˈdɹæfti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.13 in modern English

Syllables
drafty
IPA
/ˈdɹæfti/
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Characterized by gusts of wind; windy.

American usage

adj

Not properly sealed against drafts (draughts).

American usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

From earlier draughty, equivalent to draft + -y.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɹæfti/
  • British English: /ˈdɹɑːfti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

draftier (comparative) more drafty (comparative) draftiest (superlative) most drafty (superlative) draughty (alternative)

Derived Forms

draftily draftiness undrafty

Synonyms

draughty

Rhymes With

crafty raffety draftee dafty

Questions

How do you pronounce drafty?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɹæfti/.
What does drafty mean?
Characterized by gusts of wind; windy.
Where does drafty come from?
From earlier draughty, equivalent to draft + -y.

How to pronounce drafty

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