Define drab. drab synonyms, drab pronunciation, drab translation, English dictionary definition of drab. adj. drab ber , drab best 1. a. Of a dull grayish to yellowish brown. b. Of a light olive brown or khaki color. 2. Faded and dull in appearance. 3.
drab (countable and uncountable, plural drabs) (also attributively) Wool fabric that is drab in colour (sense 2) A fabric, usually of thick cotton or wool, having a dull brownish yellow, dull grey, or dun colour. synonym quotations Synonym: drabcloth The color of this fabric. quotations drab:
drab1 (drab), adj., drab ber, drab best, n. adj. dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness, etc. having the color drab. n. dull gray; dull brownish or yellowish gray. Textiles any of several fabrics of this color, esp. of thick wool or cotton.
The meaning of DRAB is characterized by dullness and monotony : cheerless. How to use drab in a sentence.
DRAB definition: 1. boring, especially in appearance; having little colour and excitement: 2. boring, especially in…. Learn more.
Definition of drab adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DRAB definition: dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness, etc. See examples of drab used in a sentence.
Drab definition: Faded and dull in appearance. Origin of Drab Possibly of Celtic origin (akin to Scottish Gaelic dràbag) (Irish Gaelic drabóg slattern) or from Dutch drab dregs From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition Alteration of obsolete French drap cloth from Old French drape From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition Probably ...