# frowsy

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈfɹaʊ.zi/

## Definitions
1. Having a dingy, neglected, and scruffy appearance.

## Etymology
Unknown, but perhaps related to the dialectal adjective frowsty. Attested since the 1680s.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/frowsy