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frowzy

or frouz·y

[ frou-zee ]
/ ˈfraʊ zi /
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adjective, frowz·i·er, frowz·i·est.

dirty and untidy; slovenly.
ill-smelling; musty.

Words related to frowzy

dirty, unkempt, untidy, slatternly

Words nearby frowzy

frown, frown on, frowst, frowsty, frowsy, frowzy, froze, frozen, frozen custard, frozen daiquiri, frozen pelvis

Origin of frowzy

First recorded in 1675–85; origin uncertain

OTHER WORDS FROM frowzy

frowz·i·ly, adverbfrowz·i·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for frowzy

frowzy

frouzy or frowsy

/ (ˈfraʊzɪ) /

adjective frowzier, frowziest, frouzier, frouziest, frowsier or frowsiest

untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby
ill-smelling; frowsty

Derived forms of frowzy

frowziness, frouziness or frowsiness, noun

Word Origin for frowzy

C17: of unknown origin
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