frowsty
musty; ill-smelling.
Origin of frowsty
1Other words from frowsty
- frowst·i·ly, adverb
- frowst·i·ness, noun
Words Nearby frowsty
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How to use frowsty in a sentence
"I can't understand what consolation you expect to find by shutting yourself up with a lot of frowsty monks," said Guy, fretfully.
Plashers Mead | Compton MackenzieFor there are frowsty children, just as there are frowsty adults, who dont want freedom.
A Treatise on Parents and Children | George Bernard ShawA window opened above the shop, and a frowsty-looking man, yellow-pale, was quickly and nervously hauling in the national flag.
Aaron's Rod | D. H. Lawrence"Really, my frowsty old Camembert, don't ask us to believe that they had all overlooked it," expostulated Frederick.
"I can't understand what consolation you expect to find by shutting yourself up with a lot of frowsty monks," said Guy fretfully.
Guy and Pauline | Compton Mackenzie
British Dictionary definitions for frowsty
/ (ˈfraʊstɪ) /
ill-smelling; stale; musty
Derived forms of frowsty
- frowstiness, noun
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