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blowz⋅y

  [blou-zee]
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–adjective, blowz⋅i⋅er, blowz⋅i⋅est.
1. having a coarse, ruddy complexion.
2. disheveled in appearance; unkempt.
Also, blowsy, blowzed, blowsed [blouzd] , blousy.

Origin:
1760–70; obs. blowze wench (< ?) + -y 1

Related forms:
blowz⋅i⋅ly, adverb
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blow·zy also blow·sy   (blou'zē)   
adj.   blow·zi·er also blow·si·er, blow·zi·est also blow·si·est

  1. Having a coarsely ruddy and bloated appearance.

  2. Disheveled and frowzy; unkempt: blowzy hair.


[From obsolete blowze, beggar woman, slattern.]
blow'zi·ly adv., blow'zi·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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