droopy
[ droo-pee ]
/ ˈdru pi /
adjective, droop·i·er, droop·i·est.
hanging down; sagging.
lacking in spirit or courage; disheartened; dejected.
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Origin of droopy
SYNONYMS FOR droopy
Related formsdroop·i·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for droopy
droopy
/ (ˈdruːpɪ) /
adjective
hanging or sagging downwardsa droopy moustache
Derived Formsdroopily, adverbdroopiness, noun
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Word Origin and History for droopy
droopy
"dejected, sad, gloomy," early 13c., drupie, perhaps from droop, perhaps from Old Norse drupr "drooping spirits, faintness."
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