blowsy

adjective

blow·sy | \ ˈblau̇-zē

How to pronounce blowsy (audio)

\

variants: or less commonly blowzy

Definition of blowsy

1 : having a sloppy or unkempt appearance or aspect : frowsy

2 : being coarse and ruddy of complexion

Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More about blowsy

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of blowsy in a Sentence

a large, blowsy woman in frumpy clothes runs the diner

Recent Examples on the Web

The queen of Playland was Laughing Sal, a tall, blowsy figure of fun, with a maniacal laugh. — Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, "The fun may be about to end for Playland-Not-at-the-Beach," 23 Mar. 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'blowsy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about blowsy

Dictionary Entries near blowsy

blow someone's mind

blow (someone) a kiss

Statistics for blowsy

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for blowsy

The first known use of blowsy was circa 1712

See more words from the same year

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for blowsy

blowsy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of blowsy

of a woman : not neat or clean in her clothing or appearance and usually fat

See the full definition for blowsy in the English Language Learners Dictionary

WORD OF THE DAY

gritty

showing courage and determination

Test Your Vocabulary

Words for Summer: A Quiz

Which of the following words means “of or relating to summer”?

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ