drabble

/ˈdræbəl/ or /ˈdræbəl, -ˌbəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A short story of exactly 100 words, often humorous or satirical.

“She wrote a series of drabbles to practice her writing skills and experiment with different styles.”

2. verb

To write or compose a drabble.

“He spends his lunch breaks drabbling and comes up with some of his best ideas.”

3. verb

To write or compose something in a short, witty, and humorous style, often used for writing drabbles.

“She loves to drabble and has become quite skilled at crafting engaging short stories.”

Synonyms

  • flash fiction
  • short story

Antonyms

  • epic
  • novel