Definition

To make something wet and dirty by dragging it through water or mud.

Example

The children drabbled their clothes while playing in the rain.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how muddy the park was after the rain?

Yeah, I almost drabbled my shoes just walking through it!

I can't believe you went there with your white sneakers.

I know, right? It was a bad decision!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drabble originates from the Middle English word 'drablen', meaning to drench or to wet. It refers to the act of writing in a way that is often considered trivial or unimportant, akin to the idea of getting one's writing 'wet' with unnecessary details.

Memory Tip

Think of the Middle English 'drablen' meaning to drench, and remember that 'drabble' refers to writing that may feel soaked in trivial details.

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