frowzy

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having an untidy, disheveled appearance, especially with uncombed hair.

  - "After the long hike, she had a frowzy appearance."
  - "His frowzy hair made him look unkempt."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frowzy
drowsy , rowzy , mrowzy

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Variants

List of all variants of frowzy that leads to same result
frowsier , frowsiest , frowsy , frowzier , frowziest , frowzy

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'frowzy' is unclear, but it may be related to the Old English word 'frusan' meaning 'to be angry' or 'frusy' meaning 'angry, displeased'. The modern meaning of 'frowzy' may have developed from the idea of looking disheveled or unkempt, as if one was in a state of being upset or frustrated.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'frowzy' is not commonly used in modern English and may be considered archaic or obsolete.

2. In some dialects of English, the word 'frowzy' may be used interchangeably with the word 'frumpy'.

3. The opposite of 'frowzy' could be described as 'smartly-dressed' or 'well-groomed'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'frowzy' has been used to describe the appearance of characters, often in a negative or derogatory way. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield', the character Mrs. Sparsit is described as having a 'frowzy' appearance. In art, there are no known depictions of 'frowzy' as a specific subject, but the concept of disheveled or untidy appearance can be seen in various works. In music, there are no known songs with the title 'Frowzy'.

How to Memorize "frowzy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with uncombed hair, wrinkled clothes, and a general air of untidiness. Imagine the texture and appearance of their hair and clothes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frowzy' with the feeling of being disheveled or unkempt. Think of a time when you felt that way yourself, or imagine someone you know who always looks that way.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'frowzy' with the image of a frustrated or angry person. Remember that 'frowzy' may have originated from the Old English word 'frusan' meaning 'to be angry'.

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