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browsy

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of an animal: having shaggy or bushy fur or hair.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Covered in vegetation suited for animals to browse; consisting of such vegetation; shrubby, bushy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • But could she've shown me that every browsy hill in Greece had its dappled nans and famestruck twanger, I'd've not been daunted.

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adj

Meaning 3

Characterized by, or suitable for, casual reading or browsing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From browse + -y.