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Definition of dozy

dozy

/ˈdoʊ.zi/
do · zy
Adverb:dozily
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• adjective

1

Feeling drowsy, sleepy, or half-asleep; inclined to doze.

Example

"The warm afternoon sun and the gentle rocking of the train made all the passengers feel dozy."

2

British Slow-witted, inattentive, or mildly foolish (used informally).

Example

"He made a dozy mistake on the invoice because he wasn't paying attention to the figures."

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• Rhymes for dozy

• Nearby Words

dozer
dozily
doziness
dozy
dprk
draa
draa river

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from the verb 'doze' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'; 'doze' itself is likely of Scandinavian origin, related to Old Norse 'dusa', meaning to doze or slumber.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dozy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dozy
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