Definitions for Drabble
ˈdræb əldrab·ble

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1. Drabble

   A drabble is a short work of fiction of precisely one hundred words in length. The purpose of the drabble is brevity, testing the author's ability to express interesting and meaningful ideas in a confined space.

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1. Drabbleverb

   to draggle; to wet and befoul by draggling; as, to drabble a gown or cloak

2. Drabbleverb

   to fish with a long line and rod; as, to drabble for barbels

3. Etymology: [.See Drab, Draff.]

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1. Drabble

   A drabble is an extremely short work of fiction of exactly one hundred words in length, not necessarily including the title. The purpose of the drabble is brevity, testing the author's ability to express interesting and meaningful ideas in an extremely confined space. The concept is said to have originated in UK science fiction fandom in the 1980s; the 100-word format was established by the Birmingham University SF Society, taking a term from Monty Python's 1971 Big Red Book. In the book, "Drabble" was described as a word game where the first participant to write a novel was the winner. In order to make the game possible in the real world, it was agreed that 100 words would suffice. In drabble contests, participants are given a theme and a certain amount of time to write. Drabble contests, and drabbles in general, are popular in science fiction fandom and in fan fiction. Beccon Publications published three volumes, "The Drabble Project" and "Drabble II: Double Century", both edited by Rob Meades and David Wake, and "Drabble Who", edited by David J. Howe and David Wake.

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1. Drabble

   drab′l, v.t. to besmear with mud and water.—n. Drabb′ling, a manner of fishing for barbels with a rod and long line passed through a piece of lead. [Cf. drivel, dribble; prob. conn. with drab, a low woman.]

Anagrams for Drabble »

1. dabbler

How to pronounce Drabble?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Drabble in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Drabble in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drabble
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Drabble
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Drabble
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Drabble