Blowzing

/ˈblaʊzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of blowze; the act of being or becoming ruddy, coarse, or disheveled.

Etymology

Verb form of 'blowze,' with the present participle suffix '-ing,' though 'blowze' is rarely used as a verb in modern English.

Kelly Says

Most modern speakers don't use 'blowzing' as a verb—the noun and adjectives are what survived—which shows how words fade from active use even while related forms remain.

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