dozy
drowsy; half asleep.
decayed, as timber.
Origin of dozy
1Other words from dozy
- doz·i·ly, adverb
- doz·i·ness, noun
Words Nearby dozy
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How to use dozy in a sentence
Doze she did, for it was a warm, dozy afternoon, and the boat was running swiftly and smoothly with the tide.
The Keepers of the King's Peace | Edgar WallaceI guess I will do a caulk, mate, for I'm mighty dozy; but I'll only take the nap on one condition.
Motor Matt's Daring Rescue | Stanley R. MatthewsFollow directions closely; never use old, dozy wood; good, sound, straight-grained material is the cheapest to use.
Deadfalls and Snares | A. R. (Arthur Robert) HardingHe felt cosy and dozy, full of mushrooms inside and covered with hay and feathers outside.
Jimbo | Algernon BlackwoodAfter the first week's rest, which was real pleasure and enjoyment, we began to find the life too dull and dozy.
Robbery Under Arms | Thomas Alexander Browne, AKA Rolf Boldrewood
British Dictionary definitions for dozy
/ (ˈdəʊzɪ) /
drowsy
British informal stupid
Derived forms of dozy
- dozily, adverb
- doziness, noun
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