Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Dull and lacking in imagination, repetitive, and tedious.
Pronunciations: US: /ˈproʊzi/; UK: /ˈprəʊzi/
Origin and Usage: The word "prosy" is believed to have originated from the word "prose," which means ordinary language used in writing or speaking. It has been used in English since the 18th century to describe something that is dull and lacking in imagination.
Synonyms: Boring, dull, tedious, uninteresting, monotonous, repetitive, humdrum.
Related Words: Prose, prosa, prosy, proxy, prissy.
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