droopy
UK[ˈdruːpi]US[ˈdruːpi]
adj
hanging or sagging downwards in a limp, heavy way.
adj
feeling or appearing sad, tired, or lacking energy.
Morpheme Breakdown
droop
y
droop
to sag
y
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'droopy' is a relatively modern english formation, built upon the older verb 'droop'. the verb itself entered middle english from old norse drúpa, meaning to hang the head or sink down, which is related to other germanic words implying a downward slump or decline. by adding the productive adjectival suffix '-y', meaning "having the quality of" or "inclined to," english speakers created a descriptive term for something that sags or appears dejected. thus, the literal sense of hanging down physically evolved naturally to also describe a figurative state of low spirits or energy.
Analysis
Structure: droop (to sag) + y (adjective suffix)
droop (from middle english droupen, of old norse origin, meaning to hang down or sink; a verb). y (a native english suffix forming adjectives, meaning "characterized by" or "full of").
Examples
the plant's leaves became droopy after a week without water.
he gave a droopy smile, too tired to be genuinely cheerful.
the old dog's droopy ears almost touched the floor.