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.

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Origin of frowzy

First recorded in 1675–85; origin uncertain

OTHER WORDS FROM frowzy

frowz·i·ly, adverbfrowz·i·ness, noun

Words nearby frowzy

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

dirty, unkempt, untidy, slatternly

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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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