adj
droopy
DROO-pee
Droopy (adj) means tending to sag or hang down; lacking firmness. Example: “The plant looked droopy after being left in the sun too long.”
adj
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Tending to sag or hang down; lacking firmness.
"The plant looked droopy after being left in the sun too long."
"He had a droopy moustache that covered his upper lip."
How to use droopy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSaggy or limp-looking, as if lacking energy or firmness.
Common pairings
droopy eyes
droopy ears
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Word forms
- Comparative
- droopier
- Superlative
- droopiest
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Etymology
From an old Norse word meaning "drooping sadness," related to droop.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for droopy
copy
loopy
poopy
canopy
jalopy
Snoopy
entropy
photocopy
anisotropy
laparoscopy
colonoscopy
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Frequently asked questions
What does “droopy” mean?
The word “droopy” means tending to sag or hang down; lacking firmness. In plain terms, saggy or limp-looking, as if lacking energy or firmness.
How do you pronounce “droopy”?
“Droopy” is pronounced DROO-pee (/ˈdɹuːpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “droopy” in a sentence?
Here is “droopy” used in a sentence: “The plant looked droopy after being left in the sun too long.”
What part of speech is “droopy”?
“Droopy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “droopy” come from?
The word “droopy” comes from Old Norse. From an old Norse word meaning "drooping sadness," related to droop.
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