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drab (1)

drab [ drab ]


adjective  (comparative drab·ber, superlative drab·best)
Definition:
 
1. lacking color or brightness: uninteresting to look at because of a lack of color or brightness

2. boring: lacking interest, enthusiasm, or excitement

3. of pale grayish brown color: of a dull pale grayish brown color



noun 
Definition:
 
1. pale grayish brown color: a dull pale grayish brown color

2. textiles dull-colored fabric: a gray or brown fabric

[Early 16th century. < Old French drap "cloth" (see drape)]

drab·ly adverb
drab·ness noun
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