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

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 notes

In plain EnglishSaggy or limp-looking, as if lacking energy or firmness.

Common pairings

droopy eyes droopy ears

droopier comparative, droopiest superlative

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From an old Norse word meaning "drooping sadness," related to droop.

Origin: Old Norse

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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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