flossy

Brush the flossy or bright side with a clean clothes-brush, the way of the nap.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
The forms of other actorinesI put away into the shade; All of them flossy near-blondinesFind and shall find me unafraid.
The Book of Humorous Verse|Various
"I am spoiled for young men, General," said Flossy, extending her hand very graciously to her white-haired husband.
A Life Sentence|Adeline Sergeant
The fact is, Flossy, I haven't wanted to look into this thing very closely, because I do not see the remedy.
Ester Ried Yet Speaking|Isabella Alden

Gracie spoke the words very gently, wondering meanwhile at the way in which this thought chimed in with hers about Flossy.
Ester Ried Yet Speaking|Isabella Alden

British Dictionary definitions for flossy

flossy

/ (ˈflɒsɪ) /

adjective flossier or flossiest

consisting of or resembling floss

US and Canadian slang (esp of dress) showy

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