flossy

American  

[flaw-see, flos-ee] / ˈflɔ si, ˈflɒs i /

adjective

flossier, flossiest

1. made of or resembling floss; downy.

2. showily stylish; excessively ornamented or fancy.

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flossy British  

/ ˈflɒsɪ /

adjective

1. consisting of or resembling floss

2. slang (esp of dress) showy

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Other Word Forms

• flossily adverb
• flossiness noun
• unflossy adjective

Etymology

Origin of flossy

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

Before it had been tacky and flossy and drab.

From Literature

Of course, because it’s Taylor Swift — she of dance-floor earworms and flossy, high-style videos — her dose of politics comes with more than a spoonful of sugar to make it go down easy.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• creamy
• feathery
• gossamer
• silky