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frowzy

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frow·zy also frow·sy  (frouz)
adj. frow·zi·er also frow·si·er, frow·zi·est also frow·si·est
1. Unkempt; slovenly: frowzy clothes; a frowzy professor.
2. Having an unpleasant smell; musty: a frowzy pantry.
[Origin unknown.]
frowzi·ness n.
frowzy, frouzy, frowsy [ˈfraʊzɪ]
adj frowzier, frowziest ; frouzier, frouziest ; frowsier, frowsiest
1. untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby
2. ill-smelling; frowsty
[of unknown origin]
frowziness , frouziness, frowsiness n
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Adj.1.frowzy - negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt; "filled the door with her frowzy bulk"; "frowzy white hair"; "slovenly appearance"
frowsy, slovenly
untidy - not neat and tidy; "careless and untidy in her personal habits"; "an untidy living room"; "untidy and casual about money"


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The old vagabond was settled again in his armchair, with his dog in his lap, his pipe in his mouth, and his French novel in his hand; exhibiting exactly the picture of frowzy comfort which he had presented when his visitors first entered the room.
My Lady's Money by Collins, Wilkie View in context
Such hair as he had was of a grizzled black, cut short and straight upon his temples, and hanging in a frowzy fringe about his ears.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles View in context
The proprietor of this charming retreat, and owner of the ragged head before mentioned--for he wore an old tie-wig as bare and frowzy as a stunted hearth-broom--had by this time joined them; and stood a little apart, rubbing his hands, wagging his hoary bristled chin, and smiling in silence.
Barnaby Rudge - A Tale Of The Riots Of 'Eighty by Dickens, Charles View in context
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