Blousy

/ˈblaʊzi/ adjective

Untidy, unkempt, or disheveled in appearance; ruddy-faced or coarse-looking (often considered dated or offensive).

Variant spelling of 'blowsy,' possibly from 17th-century 'blowze,' which may relate to a ruddy or swollen complexion. The etymology is uncertain but may be connected to dialect words for wind-blown or flushed appearance.

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