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Meaning of frowsy
The primary meaning of "frowsy" is something or someone that appears dirty, untidy, or unkempt.
Etymology of frowsy
The word "frowsy" has its roots in the 17th-century English word "frowsy", which is derived from the Old English word "frosc", meaning "frost" or "froth", and the suffix "-y", which forms an adjective.
Historically, the word was used to describe something that is dirty, filthy, or foul, and over time, its meaning has expanded to include connotations of untidiness, slovenliness, and lack of freshness.
Synonyms
sloppy
unkempt
untidy
disheveled
slovenly
messy
dirty
grimy
grubby
dingy
seedy
shabby
tattered
frayed
faded
worn
threadbare
ragged
bedraggled
dowdy
fusty
musty
stale
stagnant
mangy
matted
tangled
knotted
snarled
rumpled
crumpled
wrinkled
creased
disordered
chaotic
cluttered
littered
dirty
filthy
foul
impure
soiled
stained
tainted
sullied
besmirched
tarnished
dull
lackluster
lusterless
matte
flat
vapid
insipid
bland
uninviting
unappealing
unattractive
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "frowsy" is defined as having a dirty, untidy, or unkempt appearance, often due to lack of care or attention.
- * It can also describe something that is stale or stagnant, lacking freshness or vitality.
Usage Examples
- The frowsy appearance of the old mansion made it look abandoned and uninviting.
- * After a week without washing, her hair looked frowsy and tangled.
- * The frowsy atmosphere of the bar made it a place to avoid.