adj
droopy
DROO-pee
adj
1
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
Word Forms
droopier comparative, droopiest superlative
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Etymology
From an old Norse word meaning "drooping sadness," related to droop.