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 analog girl in a digital world took the stage on Sunday evening to close out the festival wearing what looked like a mushroom cap on her head, accented by a frilly, droopy outfit that looked like it was designed by psilocybin. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 June 2026 But sometimes, their garden splendor might seem lackluster and a tad bit tired and droopy, with the onset of symptoms usually hitting around the same time every afternoon. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 According to court documents, Price exhibited droopy eyes, slurred speech, and an emotionless demeanor, while Ramirez allegedly fled from the scene on a bicycle. Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 In classic fashion, my size-34D chest ended up looking flat and droopy, rather than lifted. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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