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flossy

adjective \ ˈflä-sē , ˈflȯ- \

Definition of flossy

flossier; flossiest
1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of floss
2 : stylish or glamorous especially at first impression
  • flossy new hotels
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flossily

play \ˈflä-sə-lē, ˈflȯ-\ adverb

First Known Use of flossy

1839

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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