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droll

Adjective

IPA /drəʊl/

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Amusing in an unusual, understated or unexpected way.

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droll/drəʊl/

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Someone makes an unusual remark
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Droll describes something amusing in an unusual or dry way.

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His droll account of the disastrous picnic made us smile.
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droll — Amusing in an unusual, understated or unexpected way.

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Amusing in an unusual, understated or unexpected way.

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Borrowed from French drole, meaning funny or amusing.

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Droll humour and a droll remark often suggest quietly unexpected comedy.

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