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Definition of drafty

drafty

/ˈdræf.ti/
(UK: draughty)
draf · ty
Adverb:draftily
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drafty Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

American Having or exposed to uncomfortable currents of cool air entering an enclosed space.

Example

"We hung heavy velvet curtains over the windows to keep the old, drafty hallway warm during the winter."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "drafty" in American English and "draughty" in British and Commonwealth English.

• Rhymes for drafty

• Nearby Words

draftsman
draftsperson
draftswoman
drafty
drag
dragger
draggy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from the noun "draft" (a phonetic spelling of "draught," from Middle English draht, related to Old English dragan meaning "to draw" or "pull") combined with the adjectival suffix "-y".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drafty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drafty
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