drafty en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɹæfti/ (General-American)
- /ˈdɹɑːfti/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (US) audio
Etymology
From earlier draughty, equivalent to draft + -y.
Meanings
- (US) Characterized by gusts of wind; windy.
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(US, of a building etc.) Not properly sealed against drafts (draughts).
It's really drafty (draughty) in here.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most drafty | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| draftiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| draftier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| draughty | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more drafty | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
draftily · undrafty · draftiness
Translations (10)
bg изложен на течение (characterized by gusts of wind; windy) · hu huzatos (characterized by gusts of wind; windy) · it spifferoso (of a building: not sealed against draughts) · fi vetoinen (of a building: not sealed against draughts) · de zugig (characterized by gusts of wind; windy) · fi tuulinen (characterized by gusts of wind; windy) · fi vetoisa (of a building: not sealed against draughts) · mi kauanu (of a building: not sealed against draughts) · de zugig (of a building: not sealed against draughts) · fi puuskainen (characterized by gusts of wind; windy)