dozy

[ doh-zee ]

adjective

, doz·i·er, doz·i·est.

1. drowsy; half asleep.
2. decayed, as timber.

dozy

/ ˈdəʊzɪ /

adjective

1. drowsy
2. informal.
   stupid

Derived Forms

• ˈdozily, adverb
• ˈdoziness, noun

Other Words From

• dozi·ly adverb
• dozi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dozy¹

First recorded in 1685–95; doze ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Doze she did, for it was a warm, dozy afternoon, and the boat was running swiftly and smoothly with the tide.

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I guess I will do a caulk, mate, for I'm mighty dozy; but I'll only take the nap on one condition.

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Follow directions closely; never use old, dozy wood; good, sound, straight-grained material is the cheapest to use.

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He felt cosy and dozy, full of mushrooms inside and covered with hay and feathers outside.

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After the first week's rest, which was real pleasure and enjoyment, we began to find the life too dull and dozy.

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