Druthers
/ˈdɹʌðɚz/ noun, slang
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Wishes, preferences. US, humorous, informal, often, plural, plural-only
""If I had my druthers, I would not be a king. I'd druther be just what I am than any other thing.""
- 2 the right or chance to choose wordnet
Example
More examples""If I had my druthers, I would not be a king. I'd druther be just what I am than any other thing.""
Etymology
From the expression I'd rather (“I would prefer to”), often pronounced "I druther" in some dialects.