frouzy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. froward, peevish, offensive to the eye or nose
  2. fetid, musty; rank; disordered and offensive to the smell or sight
  3. slovenly; dingy

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹaʊzi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-frouzy.wav

Word forms

frouzy more frouzy most frouzy

Etymology

Compare froust (“a musty smell”), frouse (“to rumple”), frouze (“to curl”), frounce.

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