Definition of dozy

dozyadjective

Dozy

/ˈdəʊzi//ˈdəʊzi/

"Dozy" is a shortened form of "dozed," meaning "sleepy" or "drowsy." The word originates from the Old English word "dūsan," meaning "to sleep" or "to doze." This Old English word is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*dūsōn," with the same meaning. The transition from "dozed" to "dozy" reflects a common linguistic phenomenon where a participle form (like "dozed") becomes an adjective, describing a state or quality (like "dozy").

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looking or feeling as if you are going to sleep

nhìn hoặc cảm thấy như thể bạn sắp đi ngủ

Example:
  • I’m feeling a bit dozy.

    Tôi cảm thấy hơi buồn ngủ.

  • The music was making her dozy.

    Âm nhạc làm cô buồn ngủ.

stupid; not intelligent

ngốc nghếch; không khôn ngoan

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