Word of the day · Friday 7 August 2026
Frouzy
*Frouzy*
*Meaning*: Messy, untidy, and a bit shabby. Used for people, clothes, or places that look unkempt and worn-out.
It also has an old meaning of "fussy" or "showy in a cheap way."
Pronounced: _FROW-zee_
Think "frowzy" — both spellings exist, "frouzy" is the older variant.
*Sentence*:
She showed up to the meeting in a *frouzy* sweater and bedhead, but still nailed the presentation.
*Other examples*:
- The hotel room smelled musty and looked *frouzy*, with stained curtains and dusty corners.
- After the all-nighter, his apartment was *frouzy* — pizza boxes everywhere.
*Quick way to remember*:
Frouzy = *F*uzzy + messy + d*rou*sy. It’s the "I just rolled out of bed".
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