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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
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
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First Known Use: 1681
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