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dowdy (do̵u′dē)

adjective dowdier -·dier, dowdiest -·di·est

not neat or stylish in dress or appearance; shabby

Etymology: < ME doude, an unattractive woman + -y

noun pl. dowdies -·dies

  1. a dowdy woman
  2. ☆ pandowdy

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