General
druthers
What does druthers mean?
What a person would rather do; almost always in "if I had my druthers."
"My druthers would be to stay home."
Origin
American dialectal noun from the contraction of "would rather" ("'d rather").
Frequently asked questions
What does "druthers" mean?
It means one's preference or choice — what a person would rather do.
Where does the word "druthers" come from?
It's an American dialectal noun formed from the contraction of "would rather" ("'d rather").
How is "druthers" usually used?
Almost always in the phrase "if I had my druthers," as in "My druthers would be to stay home."
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