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blowsy
adjective blow·sy \ˈblau̇-zē\
of a woman : not neat or clean in her clothing or appearance and usually fat
Full Definition of BLOWSY
1
: having a sloppy or unkempt appearance or aspect : frowsy
2
: being coarse and ruddy of complexion
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Variants of BLOWSY
blow·sy also blow·zy \ˈblau̇-zē\
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Origin of BLOWSY
English dialect blowse, blowze wench
First Known Use: circa 1712
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