blowzy

(blo̵u)

adjective blowzier, blowziest

  1. fat, ruddy, and coarse-looking
  2. slovenly; frowzy

Origin: < obs. blouze, wench

See blowzy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also blow·sy

adjective blow·zi·er also blow·si·er, blow·zi·est also blow·si·est
  1. Having a coarsely ruddy and bloated appearance.
  2. Disheveled and frowzy; unkempt: blowzy hair.

Origin:

Origin: From obsolete blowze, beggar woman, slattern

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Related Forms:

  • blowˈzi·ly adverb
  • blowˈzi·ness noun
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