dozy

adjective

ˈdō-zē How to pronounce dozy (audio)
dozier; doziest
Synonyms of dozynext
: drowsy, sleepy
dozily
ˈdō-zə-lē How to pronounce dozy (audio)
adverb
doziness noun

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Examples of dozy in a Sentence

He's a dozy old chap. the big Thanksgiving dinner left us all feeling satisfied and dozy
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Lying 27 miles to the north, this dozy islet fringed by luminous powder-soft pink sand and is home to stunning beaches, caves, and exotic birds. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024 Some participants were encouraged to take a brief, dozy nap before tackling the problems. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dozy was in 1693

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“Dozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dozy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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