verb
Meaning 1
To talk in a boring manner for a long time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Examples
- Near-synonym: go on (sometimes synonymous)
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: go on
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
drone on
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verb
Meaning 2
talk in a monotonous voice
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: drone
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: pérorer — Translations
- Polish: marudzić — Translations
- Polish: pomarudzić — Translations