Drabbing

Translation of "drabbing" into Russian

Noun

drabbing

drabbings pl

Drabbing was a common issue in the port city during the 18th century.

Проституция была распространенной проблемой в портовом городе в 18 веке.

Noun

The act or practice of engaging in prostitution or of visiting prostitutes.

Local bylaws imposed heavy fines on anyone caught drabbing in the ale-houses.

Verb

(Intransitive, archaic) To consort with prostitutes; to engage in debauchery.

He was dismissed from the academy for drinking and drabbing in the town.

(Transitive, rare) To make dull or drab in appearance.

Years of grime had drabbed the once-bright façade.

Pres. Participle

Causing or resulting in a dull, drab, or dingy appearance.

Decades of smoke had a drabbing effect on the wallpaper.