drawback

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the quality of being a hindrance

   They pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan.

2. 2
   noun

   A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.

   Poor fuel economy is a common drawback among larger vehicles.

3. 3
   noun

   A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.

   East-India goods, not specifically and particularly rated, are to be liable to duties and drawbacks on the value, to be taken by the gross price at the company's public sales.

4. 4
   noun

   The inhalation of a lungful of smoke from a cigarette, viewed as a skill of the practised smoker.

   ‘I wanta learn to do the drawback better than Swiftie.’

Etymology

From draw + back. Compare setback.