drolling

Meanings

• verb (intransitive)

  A state of amused enjoyment and contempt, typically of a cruel or mocking nature.

  - "He spent hours drolling over the misfortune of his enemy."
  - "She couldn't help but drolling at the absurdity of the situation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drolling
rolling , holing , coaling

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Variants

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droll , drolled , drolling , drolls

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'drolling' is not clearly defined. It may be related to the Old English word 'drulen,' meaning 'to deceive or mock.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'drolling' is not commonly used in everyday speech.

2. The term 'drolling' has been used in literature, including works by Mark Twain and Edgar Allan Poe.

3. In some dialects, 'drolling' can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who enjoys mocking others.

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Related Concepts

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1. derision: A mocking or scornful attitude or behavior towards someone or something.

2. satire: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

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Culture

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In literature, 'drolling' is often used to depict a character's cruel sense of humor or mocking attitude. In art, it can be portrayed as a form of derision or scorn.

How to Memorize "drolling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a cruel smile, mocking someone else.
   - Visualize the word 'drolling' written in bold letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'drolling' with the image of a bully making fun of someone.
   - Think of the word 'mockery' when you see the word 'drolling'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'drolling' starts with the letter 'd' and sounds like 'rolling' with a cruel twist.

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