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drossy

American  
[draw-see, dros-ee] / ˈdrɔ si, ˈdrɒs i /

adjective

drossier, drossiest

  1. containing dross.

  2. resembling dross; worthless.

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Etymology

Origin of drossy

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at dross, -y 1

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