drafty
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From earlier draughty, equivalent to draft + -y.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdɹɑːfti/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdɹæfti/
- Rhymes: -æfti
Adjective[edit]
drafty (comparative draftier or more drafty, superlative draftiest or most drafty) (American spelling)
- Characterized by gusts of wind; windy.
- (of a building etc.) Not properly sealed against drafts (draughts).
- It's really drafty (draughty) in here.
Translations[edit]
characterized by gusts of wind; windy
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of a building: not sealed against draughts