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drabbing


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of making something dull, lifeless, or uninteresting.


Variants
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drab , drabbed , drabbing , drabs
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to dress in drab' or 'wearing drab clothes'. Drab is a color that is dull and uninteresting.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'drab' was originally used to describe the dull gray uniforms worn by soldiers during wartime.

  2. In some cultures, drabbing is used as a form of self-expression, with individuals choosing to wear drab clothes as a way of rejecting societal norms and expectations.


Related Concepts
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  1. Monotony: Drabbing is often associated with monotony, as it implies a lack of variety or excitement.


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In literature, drabbing can refer to the description of a dull and uninspiring environment or situation.

How to Memorize "drabbing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a gray, dull, and uninspiring environment to help memorize the meaning of drabbing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word drabbing with monotony and a lack of excitement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that drabbing means 'dressing in drab clothes' or 'creating a drab environment'.


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