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prosy
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pros·y
/
ˈproʊ
zi
/
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[
proh
-zee
]
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adjective,
pros·i·er,
pros·i·est.
1.
of the
nature
of or resembling
prose
.
2.
prosaic; dull, tedious, wearisome, or commonplace.
Origin:
1805–15;
prose
+
-y
1
Related forms
pros·i·ly,
adverb
pros·i·ness,
noun
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prosy
(ˈprəʊzɪ)
—
adj
,
prosier
,
prosiest
1.
of the nature of or similar to prose
2.
dull, tedious, or long-winded
'prosily
—
adv
'prosiness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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