adj

dozy

Dozy (adj) means Sleepy or drowsy. Example: “I felt dozy after the big lunch.”

adj

Sleepy or drowsy.

"I felt dozy after the big lunch."

"The cat looked dozy in the afternoon sun."

(British, informal) Slow to understand; a bit stupid.

"Don't be so dozy — the answer is right there."

How to use dozy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSleepy and slow, whether from tiredness or (informally, in Britain) from being a bit dim.

When to use it

The "stupid" sense is informal British slang, often used affectionately or as mild banter.

Common pairings

feel dozy dozy fool

dozier comparative, doziest superlative

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I felt _____ after the big lunch.

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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.