drab

/dɹˈæb/

/ˈdɹæb/

drab

lacking brightness or color; dull

synonyms : sober

of a light brownish green color

synonyms : olive-drab

lifeless and lacking in interest

synonyms : dreary

causing dejection

synonyms : blue

Drab

a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown

synonyms : olive drab

Examples

1. News of the accident is coming in in dribs and drabs.

2. The guests began arriving in dribs and drabs.

3. He insisted on paying me back in dribs and drabs, five or ten dollars at a time.

4. Then the state comes along and gives them dribs and drabs of benefit to try to take them out of poverty.