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draft-shivering

verb /draft-shiv-er-ing/

Definition

The stubborn choice to wrap yourself in a duvet on the sofa and complain about the temperature rather than admit defeat to the energy company.

In use

“We were draft-shivering watching TV because my dad refused to touch the thermostat.”

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heating parents television
Published 3 August 2026

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verb
Pronunciation
/draft-shiv-er-ing/

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Everyday life

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