draughty

English

Etymology

From draught +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /dɹɑːfti/

Adjective

draughty (comparative draughtier, superlative draughtiest)

1. (British spelling) Standard spelling of drafty.
   • 1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 249:

     To lovers of Victoriana it will not be necessary to enlarge on the original beauty of many [old stations], but to the modern traveller romantic nostalgia will not compensate for bleak, draughty waiting rooms, ancient sanitation, uncomfortable grimy seats and gas lighting; he is likely to prefer the comforts of a modern car on a winter's morning.

Derived terms

• draughtily
• draughtiness

 

Anagrams

• Daughtry