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

In the opening stages he went on a mazy run by the touchline, leaving a couple of Milan defenders in his wake.

From BBC

Limbs fly everywhere in the Dundee end as McCowan goes on another mazy run before curling a peach of an effort into the far corner.

From BBC

It is a mazy delight, a “Faerie Queene” for the modern age.

From Washington Post

When he was playing, Hagi could decide everything on his own through an unexpected shot, a mazy dribble or a keyhole assist.

From BBC

Related Words

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