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Dowdy

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Meaning

  1. noun British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
  2. adjective lacking in smartness or taste
  3. noun deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Part of speech
noun, adjective
Common word
Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “dowdy”

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What does “dowdy” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “dowdy”?

The syllable count of “dowdy” is 2. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

What rhymes with “dowdy”?

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Last updated October 2, 2026

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