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drabber


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who drabs or alters clothing, often for cosplay or personal expression.

    - "She's a drabber and spends hours creating intricate costumes."
    - "The drabber community gathers annually for a convention to showcase their work."

Variants
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drab , drabber , drabbest , drably , drabness , drabnesses
Etymology
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Derived from the verb 'to drab' meaning to alter or decorate, often in the context of cosplay or personal expression.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'drabber' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'drabben', which means 'to daub or smear'.

  2. Some drabbers specialize in creating armor or props for their costumes, while others focus on fabric work or embellishments.


Related Concepts
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  1. cosplay: A cultural activity where people dress up as characters from comics, anime, and other forms of media.

  2. costume design: The process of creating and designing costumes for various forms of media, performance, or personal expression.


Culture
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Drabbing is a popular hobby and art form, particularly in the cosplay community, where individuals create and alter clothing to resemble characters or personalize their own style.

How to Memorize "drabber"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person holding a sewing machine, altering a costume.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'drabber' with 'cosplayer' or 'costume designer'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'drabber' by associating it with the 'alter' in 'alterations' or 'decorations'.


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