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(do̵u′dē)

adjective dowdier, dowdiest

not neat or stylish in dress or appearance; shabby

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

noun pl. dowdies

a dowdy woman
☆ pandowdy

Related Forms:

dowdily adverb
dowdiness noun

See dowdy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective dow·di·er, dow·di·est

Lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby: a dowdy gray outfit.
Old-fashioned; antiquated.

noun pl. dow·dies

A dowdy person; a frump.

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Origin: From Middle English doude, immoral, unattractive, or shabbily dressed woman

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Related Forms:

dowˈdi·ly adverb

dowˈdi·ness noun

dowˈdy·ish adjective

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