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Word of the Day – Broozled

By September 25, 2025Word of the Day

Broozled (adj) (Scots)

brooz-ld

Bruised, smashed or damaged.

brooz- (alteration of bruise) + -le + -ed

Example sentences

“He broozled all the peaches because he wasn’t taking care in handling them.”

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