BLOWSY


Meaning of BLOWSY in English

adj.

Variant: also blow · zy

Pronunciation: ' blau ̇ -z ē

Function: adjective

Etymology: English dialect blowse, blowze wench

Date: circa 1712

1 : having a sloppy or unkempt appearance or aspect : FROWSY

2 : being coarse and ruddy of complexion

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.