"drapey" meaning in English

See drapey in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈdɹeɪpi/ Forms: drapier [comparative], drapiest [superlative]
Etymology: From drape + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|drape|y}} drape + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} drapey (comparative drapier, superlative drapiest)
  1. Tending to form drape-like folds.

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2009 January 11, “Red-hot carpet gowns”, in Metro Boston, MA:",
          "text": "Nothing says J-Lo is back like a slinky, drapey dresslike garment and plenty of sideboob.",
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