drifting
word · lemma: drift
/ˈdɹɪftɪŋ/
DRIF-ting
/dɹˈɪftɪŋ/
DRIF-ting
Definition
Moving slowly from one place to another, often without control or a clear direction. Also used in motorsports for a style of controlled skidding in cars.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes movement by wind or water ('drifting clouds', 'drifting boat'). In car culture, 'drifting' means making a car slide sideways on purpose. Usually informal in daily use.
Spanish: derivando - flotando - deslizándose (vehículo)Portuguese (BR): derivando - flutuando - deslizando (veículo)Portuguese (PT): derivando - flutuando - deslizando (veículo)Chinese (Simplified): 漂移 - 漂流 - 漂浮Chinese (Traditional): 漂移 - 漂流 - 漂浮Hindi: बहना -漂 drift करना (वाहन के लिए)Arabic: ينجرف - يطفو - ينزلق (مركبة)Bengali: ভাসা - ছড়িয়ে পড়াRussian: дрейфовать - скользить (авто)Japanese: 漂う - ドリフトする（車）Vietnamese: trôi - drift (đua xe ô tô)Korean: 표류하다 - 드리프트하다(자동차)Turkish: sürüklenmek - drift yapmak (araba)Urdu: بہنا - ڈرفٹنگ کرنا (گاڑی)Indonesian: melayang - drifting (mobil)
Example Sentences
The boat was drifting down the river.
basic
Snowflakes were drifting through the air.
basic
She found herself drifting off to sleep.
basic
He spent the afternoon drifting from one shop to another.
natural
Lately, my thoughts have been drifting during meetings.
natural
He's really good at drifting cars on the racetrack.
natural