loppy

1 of 3

adjective (1)

lop·​py

ˈläpē,

-pi

dialectal, British

: infested with fleas

loppy

2 of 3

adjective (2)

"

: hanging loosely : limp

loppy

3 of 3

adjective (3)

"

: choppy

—used of the sea

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Middle English, from loppe flea + -y (flea)

Adjective (2)

lop entry 4 + -y

Adjective (3)

lop entry 6 + -y

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