droopy

adjective

ˈdrü-pē How to pronounce droopy (audio)
droopier; droopiest
Synonyms of droopynext
1
: gloomy
2
: drooping or tending to droop

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the droopy heads of tired fans riding home on the bus a droopy stalk of celery
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Leaves may look wilted or droopy during excessive heat due to temporary heat stress, particularly midday. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 Their long, droopy tails would likely pull them downward and send their snouts bobbing up. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026 Although my bridge remained smoother, I was left with one side of my nose collapsed, a droopy tip, and even breathing difficulties—my nasal passages always felt kind of clogged. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026 The analog girl in a digital world took the stage on Sunday evening to close out the festival wearing what looked like a mushroom cap on her head, accented by a frilly, droopy outfit that looked like it was designed by psilocybin. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for droopy

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of droopy was in the 13th century

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“Droopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/droopy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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