Drone on Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation Indicates annoyance or boredom from the speaker’s perspective. I had to leave the room because he just droned on. Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal Doesn’t mean actual buzzing sound, but a monotonous speech pattern. It felt like she would drone on forever about her vacation. Pro Tip 3/3Emotionally Charged Used when the speaker’s patience is tested by the long-winded talk. His presentation droned on, testing everyone's patience.