flossy
made of or resembling floss; downy.
showily stylish; excessively ornamented or fancy.
Origin of flossy
1Other words from flossy
- floss·i·ly, adverb
- floss·i·ness, noun
- un·floss·y, adjective
Words Nearby flossy
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How to use flossy in a sentence
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 HartleyThe 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 SergeantThe 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 AldenGracie 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
/ (ˈflɒsɪ) /
consisting of or resembling floss
US and Canadian slang (esp of dress) showy
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