frowsty

[ frou-stee ]

adjective

, British Informal.

, frowst·i·er, frowst·i·est.

1. musty; ill-smelling.

frowsty

/ ˈfraʊstɪ /

adjective

1. ill-smelling; stale; musty

Derived Forms

• ˈfrowstiness, noun

Other Words From

• frowsti·ly adverb
• frowsti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of frowsty¹

First recorded in 1860–65; perhaps dialectal variant of frowzy

Example Sentences

"I can't understand what consolation you expect to find by shutting yourself up with a lot of frowsty monks," said Guy, fretfully.

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For there are frowsty children, just as there are frowsty adults, who dont want freedom.

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A window opened above the shop, and a frowsty-looking man, yellow-pale, was quickly and nervously hauling in the national flag.

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"Really, my frowsty old Camembert, don't ask us to believe that they had all overlooked it," expostulated Frederick.

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"I can't understand what consolation you expect to find by shutting yourself up with a lot of frowsty monks," said Guy fretfully.

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