英语词汇“droll”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	droll
释义	droll I. \ˈdrōl\ adjective (usually -er/-est) Etymology: French drôle, from drôle scamp, rascal, from Middle French drolle, from Middle Dutch, imp, elf, sprite : causing or capable of causing mirth or amusement by funny, whimsical, or odd speech or conduct < a droll little man > : having a humorous, whimsical, or odd character < says things so droll I can't answer him for laughing — Kenneth Roberts > < a book of droll stories for the invalid > Synonyms: see laughable II. noun (-s) Etymology: French drôle 1. a. : one that habitually amuses or diverts by droll speech or behavior : wag, jester < played the droll with his quips and sallies > b. : an actor in comedy < an out-of-work comedian, an old droll of the halls — May L. Becker > 2. a. : a short dramatic composition or stage presentation of a comic or farcical character : burlesque < incipient circuses, drolls, and puppet shows all had a share in clearing the way for the stage in New England — Katharine L. Bates > also : puppet show b. : a farcical folktale — compare fabliau III. verb (-ed/-ing/-s) *intransitive verb* 1. archaic : to jest or sport : make fun — often used with on, upon or at < drolling a little upon the corporal — Laurence Sterne > 2. : to speak monotonously : drone < drolls on plaintively about the Last Rose of Summer — Belfast (Ireland) Telegraph > *transitive verb* archaic : to decline or put away in a jesting manner : influence (a person) toward or away from some action or opinion by jesting or raillery
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