flossy

[flaw-see, flos-ee]

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adjective, floss·i·er, floss·i·est.

made of or resembling floss; downy.
showily stylish; excessively ornamented or fancy.

Origin of flossy

First recorded in 1830–40; floss + -y¹

Related formsfloss·i·ly, adverbfloss·i·ness, nounun·floss·y, adjective

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Related Words for flossy

creamy, gossamer, feathery, silky, hairy, furry, downy, fleecy, flocculent, pile, featherlike, flossy, linty, velutinous, frizzy, woolly, pilate

Examples from the Web for flossy

Historical Examples of flossy

He must have thick, flossy hair like Mimi, so that I can stroke him.
Life and Death of Harriett Frean
May Sinclair
Flossy, dear Flossy, this is such a difference as even you cannot appreciate!
Ester Ried Yet Speaking
Isabella Alden
She was evidently addressing Mr. Roberts, but she looked at Flossy.
Ester Ried Yet Speaking
Isabella Alden
Flossy, dear, could you give me a little wholesome advice, do you think?
Ester Ried Yet Speaking
Isabella Alden
Flossy, I do believe nobody was ever so much changed by religion as you have been.
Ester Ried Yet Speaking
Isabella Alden

British Dictionary definitions for flossy

flossy

adjective flossier or flossiest

consisting of or resembling floss
US and Canadian slang (esp of dress) showy

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Word Origin and History for flossy

adj.

"resembling floss," 1839, from floss + -y (2).