In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
FROWSY
frowsy, frowzy, slovenly
(adjective) negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt; “filled the door with her frowzy bulk”; “frowzy white hair”; “slovenly appearance”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
frowsy (comparative frowsier, superlative frowsiest)
Having a dingy, neglected, and scruffy appearance.
Source: Wiktionary
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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