dozy
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for dozy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Sleepy or drowsy.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
drowsing
drowsy
Synonyms by Meaning
How to use dozy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
feel dozy
dozy fool
The "stupid" sense is informal British slang, often used affectionately or as mild banter.
Etymology
From doze + -y.
Full origin of dozy →Frequently asked questions
What does “dozy” mean?
The word “dozy” means sleepy or drowsy. In plain terms, sleepy and slow, whether from tiredness or (informally, in Britain) from being a bit dim.
How do you use “dozy” in a sentence?
Here is “dozy” used in a sentence: “I felt dozy after the big lunch.”
What part of speech is “dozy”?
“Dozy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “dozy” have?
“Dozy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sleepy or drowsy.
