droopy
Use Droopy in a sentence
pi adjective, droop·i·er, droop·i·est.
1.
hanging down; sagging.
2.
lacking in spirit or courage; disheartened; dejected.
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droopy (ˈdruːpɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| hanging or sagging downwards: a droopy moustache | |
| droopily | |
| —adv | |
| droopiness | |
| —n | |
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Droopy
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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Word Origin & History
droopy
"dejected, sad, gloomy," early 13c., drupie, perhaps from droop, perhaps from O.N. drupr "drooping spirits, faintness."
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Example sentences
If the face is droopy on one side, that is a sign of a stroke.
He looked ridiculous because he was so short and thin and had droopy shoulders.
But it might come in handy for evolving past the droopy genes prevalent in todays society.
They carry their tails in a droopy position, while white tailed deer carry their white tails in an upright position.
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