drabness

C2
Pronunciation
/ˈdrab/
Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

disapproving : a woman who engages in sex acts and especially sexual intercourse in exchange for pay : a woman who is a sex worker

2 Definition

to associate with sex workers

Example Sentences
  • A waster, an idler; drinking and drabbing …—Aldous Huxley
Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

characterized by dullness and monotony : cheerless

Example Sentences
  • drab industrial buildings
2 Definition

of a light olive brown color : of the color drab (see drab entry 2 sense 1a)

Noun (1)
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

of the dull brown color of drab (see drab entry 2 sense 2)

2 Definition

a light olive brown

3 Definition

a dull, lifeless, or faded appearance or quality

Noun (2)
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

textiles : any of various cloths of a dull brown or gray color

Example Sentences
  • dressed in drabs
Noun (3)
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

a small amount —usually used in the phrase dribs and drabs

Example Sentences
  • receiving donations in dribs and drabs
2 Definition

disapproving : slattern entry 1 sense 1