Frowzy: meaning, definitions and examples
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frowzy
[ หfraส.zi ]
appearance, condition
Frowzy refers to an untidy or unkempt appearance, often associated with hair or clothing. It describes a state of being messy, dirty, or disheveled. The term can evoke images of someone who has not groomed themselves for an extended period. Frowzy can also be used to describe a place that is not clean or orderly. Overall, it carries a negative connotation regarding personal or environmental cleanliness.
Synonyms
disheveled, messy, unkempt, unkept.
Examples of usage
- Her frowzy hair was a clear indication she had just woken up.
- The frowzy clothes in the corner suggested someone had been living in disarray.
- He arrived at the meeting looking frowzy and unprofessional.
- The old, frowzy room was in desperate need of cleaning.
- Despite being frowzy, he was charming in his own way.
Translations
Translations of the word "frowzy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desleixado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคคเคฐเคคเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช unordentlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ kotor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะพั ะฐะนะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niechlujny
๐ฏ๐ต ใ ใใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท nรฉgligรฉ
๐ช๐ธ desaliรฑado
๐น๐ท daฤฤฑnฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์ ํ์ง ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ุฑูุญ
๐จ๐ฟ nepoลรกdnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ neporiadny
๐จ๐ณ ้้ข็
๐ธ๐ฎ neurejen
๐ฎ๐ธ รณreiรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑะทัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤฑลฤฑqlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ desordenado
Etymology
The term 'frowzy' originates from the early 19th century and is believed to be derived from the word 'frowsy,' which has similar meanings relating to messiness and disarray. The initial use of the word likely stemmed from the dialectical variations in England, probably influenced by local terms for untidy conditions. It has roots in the Old English word 'frous,' meaning filthy, which further connects it to various Germanic languages that describe uncleanliness and disorder. Over time, as it evolved, 'frowzy' became more widely adopted in English vernacular, maintaining its connotation of being disheveled or unkempt. Its usage has persisted into modern English, illustrating a persistent social concern regarding appearance and cleanliness.