Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drouk
noun
/druːk/
Definition
Drouk is a Scottish term used to describe a state of being in deep thought or contemplation, often to the point of being lost in one’s own mind.
Examples
- The teacher noticed that the student often appeared in a drouk, staring out the window during lessons.
- After hours of working on the problem, he found himself in a drouk, forgetting to take a break.
- In his drouk, he realized the solution that had eluded him for days.
Meaning
The word captures the essence of being immersed in thoughts or daydreaming, sometimes to the detriment of focus on the present surroundings.
Synonyms
- daydream
- reverie
- thoughtfulness
