flossy

[flaw-see, flos-ee]

adjective

flossier, flossiest 

1. made of or resembling floss; downy.

2. showily stylish; excessively ornamented or fancy.

flossy

/ ˈflɒsɪ /

adjective

1. consisting of or resembling floss

2. slang,  (esp of dress) showy

Other Word Forms

• flossily adverb
• flossiness noun
• unflossy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of flossy¹

First recorded in 1830–40; floss + -y ¹

Example Sentences

I’m not a flossy man, so I don’t need a car that peacocks too loudly.

From New York Times

Back on dry land, the flossier parts of L.A. have new “lifestyle clubs,” some invitation only, all of them evidently requiring a matchmaking interview that sounds like facing a New York condo board.

From Los Angeles Times

Plump pods and flossy seed heads signal the end of this year’s growing season while holding the germ of the next.

From Seattle Times

Tending to his own flossy coif with comb, hair dryer, spray and oversize scissors, Trump is the delusional, preening Norma Desmond from one of his favorite movies, “Sunset Boulevard.”

From New York Times

Before it had been tacky and flossy and drab.

From Literature

Related Words

• creamy 
• feathery 
• gossamer 
• silky