blowsy
blow·sy
adjective \ˈblau̇-zē\Definition of BLOWSY
1
: having a sloppy or unkempt appearance or aspect : frowsy
2
: being coarse and ruddy of complexion
Variants of BLOWSY
blow·sy also blow·zy \ˈblau̇-zē\
Examples of BLOWSY
- <a large, blowsy woman in frumpy clothes runs the diner>
Origin of BLOWSY
English dialect blowse, blowze wench
First Known Use: circa 1712
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