flossy

[ flaw-see, flos-ee ]

adjective

, floss·i·er, floss·i·est.

1. made of or resembling floss; downy.
2. showily stylish; excessively ornamented or fancy.

flossy

/ ˈflɒsɪ /

adjective

1. consisting of or resembling floss
2. slang.
   (esp of dress) showy

Other Words From

• flossi·ly adverb
• flossi·ness noun
• un·flossy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of flossy¹

First recorded in 1830–40; floss + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Brush the flossy or bright side with a clean clothes-brush, the way of the nap.

From Project Gutenberg

The forms of other actorinesI put away into the shade; All of them flossy near-blondinesFind and shall find me unafraid.

From Project Gutenberg

"I am spoiled for young men, General," said Flossy, extending her hand very graciously to her white-haired husband.

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The fact is, Flossy, I haven't wanted to look into this thing very closely, because I do not see the remedy.

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Gracie spoke the words very gently, wondering meanwhile at the way in which this thought chimed in with hers about Flossy.

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Related Words

• creamy
• feathery
• gossamer
• silky