CultureAugust 20, 2026

droll

DROHL

Definition

Having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality that is dryly amusing.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'drôle,' which originally meant a funny or amusing person (a wag or clown), likely coming from the Middle Dutch 'drolle' meaning a buffoon or imp.

In the news

The reviewer describes the film as a 'rich and wonderfully droll story,' highlighting its dry and intelligent sense of humor in a conventional setting.

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