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Definition of flossy

flossy

/ˈflɔː.si/
flos · sy
Adverb:flossily
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• adjective

1

Resembling or consisting of floss; light, downy, and silky in texture.

Example

"The milkweed pods burst open in late autumn, releasing their flossy white seeds into the breeze."

2

North American Flashy, stylish, or ostentatiously glamorous; superficially fancy or showy.

Example

"He pulled up to the premiere in a flossy convertible and a custom-tailored suit."

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floss
floss flower
flosser
flossy
flotation
flotilla
flotsam

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the noun 'floss' (derived from Old French 'flosche', meaning down or nap of velvet) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'. The slang sense of 'showy' or 'flashy' emerged in American English around the turn of the 20th century.

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