Associations to the word «Blowsy»

Wiktionary

BLOWSY, adjective. Having a reddish, coarse complexion, especially with a pudgy face.
BLOWSY, adjective. (chiefly of a woman) Slovenly or unkempt, in the manner of a beggar or slattern.
BLOWSY, adjective. Unrefined, countrified.

Dictionary definition

BLOWSY, adjective. Characteristic of or befitting a slut or slattern; used especially of women.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats