roupy

¹ American  

[roo-pee] / ˈru pi /

adjective

1. affected with the disease roup.

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roupy ² American  

[roo-pee] / ˈru pi /

adjective

roupier, roupiest

1. hoarse or husky.

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Other Word Forms

• roupily
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of roupy¹

First recorded in 1715–25; roup ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of roupy²

First recorded in 1800–10; roup ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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roupy

I went out into the roupy raw December night pondering deeply.

From Tatterdemalion by John Galsworthy

Flocks that have become thoroughly roupy should be disposed of and more vigorous birds secured.

From The Dollar Hen by Milo M. (Milo Milton) Hastings

Though you look storm-tost, unshaven, you," I said, "have found a haven, Daw as roupy as a raven!

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 23, 1890 by Various

As there is a doubt respecting the wholesomeness of the eggs laid by roupy hens, it will be as well to throw them away.

From The Book of Household Management by Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton

"Well, then, blast it, I hate to see a peacock hatched all at once out of a slinking, roupy, barnyard rooster."

From The Red Acorn by John McElroy