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- [flaw-see, flos-ee]
- /ˈflɔ si, ˈflɒs i/
- /ˈflɒ.sɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flaw-see, flos-ee]
- /ˈflɔ si, ˈflɒs i/
Definitions of flossy word
- adjective flossy made of or resembling floss; downy. 1
- adjective flossy showily stylish; excessively ornamented or fancy. 1
- noun flossy Of or like floss. 1
- adjective flossy consisting of or resembling floss 0
- adjective flossy (esp of dress) showy 0
- adjective flossy of or like floss; downy; light; fluffy 0
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Origin of flossy
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; floss + -y1
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Parts of speech for Flossy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flossy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
flossy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flossy
adj flossy
- creamy — Food or drink that is creamy contains a lot of cream or milk.
- gossamer — a fine, filmy cobweb seen on grass or bushes or floating in the air in calm weather, especially in autumn.
- feathery — clothed or covered with feathers; feathered.
- silky — of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate: silky skin.
- downy — of the nature of or resembling down; fluffy; soft.
Antonyms for flossy
adj flossy
- coarse — Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces.
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
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