BLOWSY


Meaning of BLOWSY in English

[ 'blaʊzi ]

(also blowzy )

■ adjective ( blowsier , blowsiest ) (of a woman) coarse, untidy, and red-faced.

Derivatives

blowsily adverb

blowsiness noun

Origin

C17: from obs. blowze 'beggar's female companion', of unknown origin.

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