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frowsy

adjective frow·sy \ˈfrau̇-zē\

: having a messy or dirty appearance

frow·si·er or frow·zi·erfrow·zi·est

Full Definition of FROWSY

1
:  musty, stale <a frowsy smell of stale beer and stale smoke — W. S. Maugham>
2
:  having a slovenly or uncared-for appearance <a couple of frowsy stuffed chairs — R. M. Williams>
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Variants of FROWSY

frow·sy or frow·zy \ˈfrau̇-zē\
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Origin of FROWSY

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1681

Related to FROWSY

Synonyms
blowsy (also blowzy), dowdy, sloppy (or frowzy), slobbish, slobby, sloven, slovenly, unkempt, untidy
Antonyms
dapper, dashing, dolled up, sharp, smart, spruce

Rhymes with FROWSY

blowsy, drowsy, lousy

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