droopy

Everyday

1. Hanging down loosely or tiredly, like wilting flowers, floppy ears or a sagging tent. tree →
2. (informal) Tired, sad or without energy. tree →

In the lessons

In science, a droopy plant is a sign it needs water or light. In everyday life, droopy ears, eyelids or socks describe how something looks. In stories, a droopy character seems tired or fed up. Phrases: «droopy ears», «droopy eyelids», «feeling droopy».

Examples

• The sunflowers were droopy because we forgot to water them. tree →
• The basset hound has long droopy ears. tree →
• My socks are droopy and keep falling down. tree →
• After the long walk I felt a bit droopy. tree →
• His droopy eyelids showed he needed sleep. tree →
• The tent was droopy in the rain. tree →

Note

Informal adjective from the verb «droop». Comparative: droopier, droopiest («y» becomes «i»). Similar: saggy, floppy, wilted.