drabbish adjective2 •Somewhat drab in colour.the fronts of the thighs of Gibberne's white trousers were scorched a drabbish brown — 1901 •(no longer used) Having the character of a drab or low wench.instead of the drabbish woman she had expected, Mrs. Hall saw a pale, dark-eyed, ladylike creature, whose personality ruled her attire rather than was ruled by it. — 1884 formsmore drabbish · most drabbish