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frouzy

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

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  • /ˈfɹaʊzi/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -aʊzi

1

adj

Meaning 1

froward, peevish, offensive to the eye or nose

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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2

adj

Meaning 2

fetid, musty; rank; disordered and offensive to the smell or sight

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adj

Meaning 3

slovenly; dingy

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Compare froust (“a musty smell”), frouse (“to rumple”), frouze (“to curl”), frounce.