blowsy
/ˈblaʊzi/
"blowsy" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.
The verdict
“blowsy” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency English
- 6
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Having a reddish, coarse complexion, especially with a pudgy face.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | blowsy |
| Language | English |
| Part of speech | Adjective |
| IPA | /ˈblaʊzi/ |
| Letters | 6 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Where “blowsy” sits in English frequency
Rare enough to double-check
blowsy is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed /ˈblaʊzi/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.
No generated misspelling entries exist for blowsy in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.
Etymologically, the entry records: From blows(e) + -y. The correct English form is blowsy, spelled B-L-O-W-S-Y.
Definition
- 1Having a reddish, coarse complexion, especially with a pudgy face.
- 2Slovenly or unkempt, in the manner of a beggar or slattern.
- 3Unrefined, countrified.
Etymology
From blows(e) + -y.
Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.
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Using “blowsy”
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- The one correct English spelling is B-L-O-W-S-Y - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
- Say it as /ˈblaʊzi/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source
Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.