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Definition of droopy

droopy

/ˈdruː.pi/
droo · py
Adverb:droopily
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droopy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Hanging or bending downward loosely, weakly, or limply.

Example

"The bloodhound had long, droopy ears and a gentle expression."

2

Lacking energy, spirit, or vitality; dejected or listless.

Example

"After staying up late to finish her project, she felt droopy and unfocused all afternoon."

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• Rhymes for droopy

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the verb 'droop' plus the adjectival suffix '-y'. The root 'droop' comes from Middle English 'droupen', borrowed from Old Norse 'drúpa', meaning to hang the head or mourn.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Droopy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/droopy
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