doozy
The origin and history of doozy.
Etymology
Origin unclear; first recorded in 1903, possibly linked to "daisy" (once used to mean something excellent) or the Italian actress Eleonora Duse. The car brand Duesenberg is a popular but false origin story — the word predates it.
Class of 1903
doozy first entered the language around 1903. Other words from the same year:
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