Fashion Critique Terminology

adjective resembling or characteristic of an ape or monkey

• The scientist observed the apish behavior of the primates in the research facility.
• She was making apish faces to entertain her friends.
• Stop acting so apish, you're embarrassing yourself.
• His apish imitation of his boss's mannerisms was both amusing and annoying at the same time.

adjective having a musty or stale smell; untidy or unkempt in appearance

• The hotel room had a frowzy smell that lingered throughout our stay.
• I can't stand going into that frowzy old bookstore down the street.
• She always looks so frowzy in those baggy sweatpants.
• The company's outdated website gave off a frowzy impression to potential clients.

adjective extremely unpleasant or bad; terrible

• The quality of the product was godawful and did not meet our expectations.
• I tried watching that movie last night, but it was godawful.
• The weather today is just godawful, I wish it would clear up.
• The traffic on the highway was godawful, it took me twice as long to get home.

adjective having a fat or bulky body; chubby

• The doctor recommended a diet and exercise plan to help reduce the patient's podgy appearance.
• She jokingly called her friend a little podgy after indulging in too many desserts.
• I can't believe how podgy I look in these jeans!
• The team's defense was described as podgy, unable to stop the opposing team's offense.