droopier; droopiest
Synonyms of droopynext
1
: gloomy
2
: drooping or tending to droop

Examples of droopy in a Sentence

the droopy heads of tired fans riding home on the bus a droopy stalk of celery
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The heat from the dryer can cause those stretchy fabrics to degrade meaning droopy leggings, saggy shorts, and stretched out tanks. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026 This lovable droopy-eared dog sleeps on top of his doghouse. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026 But a few weeks into the holiday season, that greenery can look more like Charlie Brown’s sad tree—droopy, dry, and shedding needles. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025 From a droopy Kermit the Frog to the trauma of Superman's lost hand, here are some of the biggest balloon fiascos in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade history. Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for droopy

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of droopy was in the 13th century

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“Droopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/droopy. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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