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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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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 By early this month, Piper was constipated and drooling excessively, and her left eye seemed droopy, Everett said. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 22 Nov. 2025 However, if leaves are still droopy in the morning, its time to water. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025 Avoid a droopy fate for your container plants by following a few hot-weather watering tips. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for droopy

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 5 Dec. 2025.

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