droopy

American  

[droo-pee] / ˈdru pi /

adjective

droopier, droopiest

1. hanging down; sagging.

2. lacking in spirit or courage; disheartened; dejected.

   Synonyms:

   forlorn, subdued, depressed, doleful, downcast, downhearted, discouraged, despondent, dispirited

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droopy British  

/ ˈdruːpɪ /

adjective

1. hanging or sagging downwards

   a droopy moustache

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Other Word Forms

• droopily
  adverb
• droopiness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of droopy

First recorded in 1200–50, droopy is from the Middle English word drupi. See droop, -y ¹

Explanation

Something that's droopy flops or sags limply. A droopy plant might need water — or you might have watered it too much. Your dog might have adorably droopy ears, especially if he's a hound or a spaniel. You could also despair over your droopy hairdo, especially if you intended for it to spring up in curls instead of hanging limply down your back. You might also feel droopy after running a race on a hot day. The original meaning of droopy was "sad or gloomy," which most likely comes from the Old Norse drupr, "drooping spirits."

Example Sentences

Droopy Dog, Rocky, Bullwinkle, Popeye and even the beloved preschool character Bluey are mentioned or make appearances in the episode.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

Droopy power lines hang from collapsed pylons and the main railway has been swallowed by overgrown grass.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024

Droopy eared, long-faced Basset hounds may seem to have little in common with fluffy, wolf-like Alaskan malamutes, but both breeds share at least one notable trait: They love to howl.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2023

His latest credits include the voice of Droopy on Tom and Jerry and Green Loontern in Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.

From The Guardian • Feb. 4, 2016

Pop, M’Cola, and Droopy head off for a morning hunt.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 29, 2015