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

• ˈdoziness, noun
• ˈdozily, adverb

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

A sequel to the highest grosser of the “Conjuring” Universe breaks faith with some of the core principles of suspense-building, resulting in dozy redundancy.

From Los Angeles Times

Some participants were encouraged to take a brief, dozy nap before tackling the problems.

From Scientific American

Things have come to a head this season, with the club handed a transfer embargo in January for failing to keep up with repayments to another club, while a prospective takeover by Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi remains incomplete.

From BBC

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The dozy capital of a state where roughly a fifth of the population lacks internet access seems like an unlikely hub for crypto regulation.

From Washington Post

By contrast, this July found most Tunisians dozy and detached, paying little heed to Mr. Saied’s appeals for their support on the ballot.

From New York Times