Definition of Flossy

1. Adjective. Like down or as soft as down.

Exact synonyms: Downlike, Downy, Fluffy
Similar to: Soft
Derivative terms: Down, Downiness, Floss, Fluff, Fluffiness

Definition of Flossy

1. a. Pertaining to, made of, or resembling, floss; hence, light; downy.

Definition of Flossy

1. Proper noun. A female given name, diminutive of Florence. ¹

2. Adjective. Resembling floss. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Flossy

1. resembling floss (a soft, light fiber) [adj FLOSSIER, FLOSSIEST] : FLOSSILY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flossy

floss
floss silk
flossed
flosser
flossers
flosses
flossie
flossier
flossies
flossiest
flossification
flossily
flossing
flossings
flosslike
flossy
flota
flotage
flotages
flotant
flotas
flotation
flotation constant
flotation cost
flotation device
flotation method
flotational
flotations
flote
flotel

Literary usage of Flossy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Canadian Monthly and National Review by William White (1875)
"I. ONE fine morning in September, loveliest of Canadian months, saw me, Flossy Venner, preparing to start on a leaf- gathering expedition ; equipped in a ..."

2. The Hill Readers by Daniel Harvey Hill (1907)
"name with to play Flossy This is my little kitty. Her name is Flossy. She likes to play. She plays with my big ball. See her run with it. ..."

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