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flossy

[flaw-see, flos-ee]

floss·y

[flaw-see, flos-ee]
adjective, floss·i·er, floss·i·est.
1.
made of or resembling floss; downy.
2.
showily stylish; excessively ornamented or fancy.

Origin:
1830–40; floss + -y1

floss·i·ly, adverb
floss·i·ness, noun
un·floss·y, adjective
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flossy (ˈflɒsɪ)
 
adj , flossier, flossiest
1.  consisting of or resembling floss
2.  slang (US), (Canadian) (esp of dress) showy

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