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Dowdy Definition & Meaning

dowdy
adjective
  1. lacking in smartness or taste; "a dowdy grey outfit"; "a clean and sunny but completely dowdy room"
  2. primly out of date; "nothing so frumpish as last year's gambling game"
noun
  1. British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
  2. deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust

"Dowdy" in song lyrics

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  • "lee dowdy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "naomi dowdy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "howdy dowdy"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does dowdy mean?
lacking in smartness or taste; "a dowdy grey outfit"; "a clean and sunny but completely dowdy room" primly out of date; "nothing so frumpish as last year's gambling game" British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970) deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust
What part of speech is dowdy?
Dowdy is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does dowdy have?
Dowdy has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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