Doozy
noun
Something outstanding or unique of its kind.
That last test was a doozy. The questions were really hard.
Often appears as...
- that's a doozy
- quite a doozy
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Something difficult or problematic.
The math problem was a doozy, it took me hours to solve it.
Often appears as...
- a real doozy
- a doozy of a problem
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Something outstanding or unique of its kind.
That last test was a doozy. The questions were really hard.
Often appears as...
- that's a doozy
- quite a doozy
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Something difficult or problematic.
The math problem was a doozy, it took me hours to solve it.
Often appears as...
- a real doozy
- a doozy of a problem
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Amazement
Use 'doozy' when something positively surprises you by being exceptionally good or impressive.
I saw a Broadway show last night, and it was a doozy!
Pro Tip 2/3Often Exaggerated
'Doozy' can be used to exaggerate the significance of something, making it sound more important.
He scored a goal from the halfway line—it was a doozy!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Formal
The word 'doozy' is casual and not used in formal writing or speech.
You won't believe what happened at the party—it was a doozy!
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Amazement
Use 'doozy' when something positively surprises you by being exceptionally good or impressive.
I saw a Broadway show last night, and it was a doozy!
Pro Tip 2/3Often Exaggerated
'Doozy' can be used to exaggerate the significance of something, making it sound more important.
He scored a goal from the halfway line—it was a doozy!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Formal
The word 'doozy' is casual and not used in formal writing or speech.
You won't believe what happened at the party—it was a doozy!
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Amazement
Use 'doozy' when something positively surprises you by being exceptionally good or impressive.
I saw a Broadway show last night, and it was a doozy!
Pro Tip 2/3Often Exaggerated
'Doozy' can be used to exaggerate the significance of something, making it sound more important.
He scored a goal from the halfway line—it was a doozy!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Formal
The word 'doozy' is casual and not used in formal writing or speech.
You won't believe what happened at the party—it was a doozy!
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 134 PIPE...
collect full don't doozy and it is very sacred like you can't form it you got to get special permission to even go near it and it said that they are evil water sprites that live in that lake and there lots of
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 134 PIPE...
collect full don't doozy and it is very sacred like you can't form it you got to get special permission to even go near it and it said that they are evil water sprites that live in that lake and there lots of
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Jennifer Garner
American Actress
The last thing I want to do is complain; I love what I do, and I know every job comes with a downside. But boy, this one's a doozy...You pull out of your driveway, and the paparazzi literally chase you, running red lights - I'm a really careful driver, especially with my kids in the car, but I worry they're going to cause an accident.
Quote examples
Billie Jean King
American Tennis Player
Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball.
Quote examples
Gwen Ifill
American Journalist
We will wait to see if it is a doozy before we decide how to cover it, and what it all means.
Quote examples
Jennifer Garner
American Actress
The last thing I want to do is complain; I love what I do, and I know every job comes with a downside. But boy, this one's a doozy...You pull out of your driveway, and the paparazzi literally chase you, running red lights - I'm a really careful driver, especially with my kids in the car, but I worry they're going to cause an accident.
Quote examples
Billie Jean King
American Tennis Player
Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball.
Quote examples
Gwen Ifill
American Journalist
We will wait to see if it is a doozy before we decide how to cover it, and what it all means.
Example 1 of 3
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