Drabbletailed

/ˈdræbəltɛɪld/ adjective

Definition

Slatternly or slovenly in appearance; having the characteristics of an unkempt or untidy person, especially applied to women.

Etymology

From 'drabbletail' (noun) plus the adjectival suffix '-ed', creating an adjective form describing someone with the qualities of a drabbletail.

Kelly Says

The adjective form shows how English speakers could apply character judgments through appearance—calling someone 'drabbletailed' wasn't just describing clothes, it was pronouncing social judgment.

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