blowsy

adjective

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blow·sy | \ ˈblau̇-zē

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

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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, 23 Mar. 2018

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