mazy

[ mey-zee ]

adjective

, ma·zi·er, ma·zi·est.

1. full of confusing turns, passages, etc.; like a maze; labyrinthine.

ˈmazy

/ ˈmeɪzɪ /

adjective

1. of or like a maze; perplexing or confused

Derived Forms

• ˈmazily, adverb
• ˈmaziness, noun

Other Words From

• mazi·ly adverb
• mazi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mazy¹

First recorded in 1500–10; maze + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The visitors enjoyed plenty of early possession and could have doubled their lead after Ahmedhodzic's early opener, with Cameron Archer having a shot deflected wide following a mazy run.

From BBC

They relived their 1981 FA Cup final win over Manchester City, dramatically secured by Ricky Villa's mazy dribble to win a Wembley replay, when four members of that team - Osvaldo Ardiles, Glenn Hoddle, Graham Roberts and Paul Miller - were paraded at half-time.

From BBC

Brighton continued to dominate possession after the break, Areola again having to react sharply to Pervis Estupinan's low shot on 55 minutes before Joao Pedro shot straight at the Frenchman after a mazy run.

From BBC

The Cherries went in front at the end of a scrappy first half when Justin Kluivert's shot squirmed under Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno after a brilliant mazy run from Alex Scott to create the chance.

From BBC

McCabe almost produced the moment of magic that the Republic required as she skipped inside a number of Canadian tackles, but her low effort was deflected wide by Lawrence, and when another mazy run followed her attempt was high and wide.

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Related Words

• bending
• curving
• meandering
• serpentine
• sinuous
• snaking
• tortuous
• turning
• twisting
• twisty
• windy
• zigzag