What does TOWSY mean?

Towsy 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective

2. Definitions

Disheveled, untidy, or messy in appearance.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈtaʊzi/

UK: /ˈtaʊzi/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "towsy" is of Scottish origin and was first recorded in the early 18th century. It is a colloquial term used to describe someone or something that is untidy or disheveled in appearance. It is often used in informal contexts, such as in casual conversations or in literature to describe characters.

5. Synonyms

Disheveled, unkempt, messy, scruffy, tousled

6. Related Words

Scrag, scurf, scuta, shush, skirl

7. Example Sentences

• She woke up with a towsy head of hair.
• The room was in a towsy state, with clothes strewn all over the floor.
• He looked towsy and unshaven, as if he hadn slept in days.