droopy

adjective

ˈdrü-pē 

droopier; droopiest

1

: gloomy

2

: drooping or tending to droop

Synonyms of droopy

• bowing
• nodding
• weeping
• bowed
• falling
• sagging

Examples of droopy in a Sentence

the droopy heads of tired fans riding home on the bus

a droopy stalk of celery

Recent Examples on the Web

Droopy leaves the next morning are a signal a plant needs water — droopy leaves in the afternoon are not. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Leaves may look wilted or droopy during excessive heat due to temporary heat stress, particularly midday. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Their long, droopy tails would likely pull them downward and send their snouts bobbing up. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Although my bridge remained smoother, I was left with one side of my nose collapsed, a droopy tip, and even breathing difficulties—my nasal passages always felt kind of clogged. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for droopy

• snoopy