Frouzy
[frou-zee] /ˈfraʊ zi/
adjective, frouzier, frouziest.
1.
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[frou-zee] /ˈfraʊ zi/
adjective, frowzier, frowziest.
1.
dirty and untidy; slovenly.
2.
ill-smelling; musty.
/ˈfraʊzɪ/
adjective frowzier, frowziest, frouzier, frouziest, frowsier, frowsiest
1.
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby
2.
ill-smelling; frowsty
adj.
also frowsy, 1680s, possibly related to dialectal frowsty (q.v.).
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