Droopy

Pronunciation: /ˈdruːpi/

Definitions of droopy

adjective Droopy is an adjective that describes something that is sagging or hanging down in a limp or wilted manner.

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy's ears were droopy.

A2 The flowers in the garden looked droopy after the hot sun.

B1 The old man walked slowly with droopy shoulders.

B2 The curtains in the room were droopy and needed to be replaced.

C1 The tree branches were droopy with heavy snow weighing them down.

C2 Her spirits were droopy after receiving the bad news.

Examples of droopy in a Sentence

formal The droopy flowers needed more water to perk up.

informal Her hair looked droopy after being caught in the rain.

slang I can't believe how droopy his pants are, he needs a belt.

figurative His droopy spirits lifted when he received good news.

Grammatical Forms of droopy

• past tense: drooped
• plural: droopies
• comparative: droopier
• superlative: droopiest
• present tense: droops
• future tense: will droop
• perfect tense: have drooped
• continuous tense: is drooping
• singular: droopy
• positive degree: droopy
• infinitive: to droop
• gerund: drooping
• participle: drooped

Origin and Evolution of droopy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'droopy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'drupie' which meant hanging down loosely or bending downwards.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'droopy' has retained its meaning of hanging down loosely or sagging, but it has also come to be used figuratively to describe a person or thing that appears sad or lacking in energy.