drowsy

Meaning

Adjective

Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness
Causing someone to fall sleep or feel sleepy; lulling; soporific.
Boring.
Dull; stupid.

Origin

From drowse + -y, despite the fact that drowsy (1520) is recorded before drowse (1570). Compare Old English drūsian.

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