Druthers Meaning in English

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Definition

'Druthers' is an old-fashioned, informal American English word meaning your personal preference or choice, especially if you could have things your way.

Usage & Nuances

Extremely informal and mainly used in American English, often in the phrase 'If I had my druthers…'. Rare outside the US and mostly heard in dialogue or playful speech.

• Spanish: preferencia - elección (coloquial, EE.UU.)
• Portuguese (BR): preferência - escolha (informal, EUA)
• Portuguese (PT): preferência - escolha (informal, EUA)
• Chinese (Simplified): 选择权 (美国俚语) - 偏好 (美国俚语)
• Chinese (Traditional): 選擇權 (美國俚語) - 偏好 (美國俚語)
• Hindi: पसंद (अमेरिकन, अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: رغبة (عامية أمريكية) - اختيار (عامية أمريكية)
• Bengali: ইচ্ছা - পছন্দ
• Russian: предпочтение - желание
• Japanese: 好み - 希望
• Vietnamese: ý thích - sở thích
• Korean: 바람 - 선호
• Turkish: tercih - istek
• Urdu: پسند - مرضی
• Indonesian: ý muốn - sở thích

Example Sentences

Honestly, if I had my druthers, we’d go somewhere warm this winter.

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If I had my druthers, I would stay home today.

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What are your druthers for dinner?

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Everyone has their own druthers when it comes to holidays.

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If you had your druthers, what job would you pick?

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My druthers? I’d rather be camping in the mountains.

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