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drabble n

Drabble means a very short story, often exactly one hundred words. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of drabble

  • a very short story, often exactly one hundred words

Usage examples of drabble

She wrote a drabble about a lost astronaut, keeping the story to exactly one hundred words.

The writing club challenged members to tell a complete scene in a drabble instead of a long chapter.

A good drabble feels complete despite its tiny length.

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