dozy

[ doh-zee ]
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adjective,doz·i·er, doz·i·est.
  1. drowsy; half asleep.

  2. decayed, as timber.

Origin of dozy

1
First recorded in 1685–95; doze1 + -y1

Other 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.

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

    Deadfalls and Snares | A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding
  • He felt cosy and dozy, full of mushrooms inside and covered with hay and feathers outside.

    Jimbo | Algernon Blackwood
  • After 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

dozy

/ (ˈdəʊzɪ) /


adjectivedozier or doziest
  1. drowsy

  2. British informal stupid

Derived forms of dozy

  • dozily, adverb
  • doziness, noun

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