Doozy

usgb/ˈduːzi/
noun

Something outstanding or unique of its kind.

That last test was a doozy. The questions were really hard.
Visual representation of "doozy" - Something outstanding or unique of its kind.

Often appears as...

  • that's a doozy
  • quite a doozy

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "doozy"
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Positive Amazement

Use 'doozy' when something positively surprises you by being exceptionally good or impressive.

Illustration for Positive Amazement
I saw a Broadway show last night, and it was a doozy!
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Often Exaggerated

'Doozy' can be used to exaggerate the significance of something, making it sound more important.

Illustration for Often Exaggerated
He scored a goal from the halfway line—it was a doozy!
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Not Formal

The word 'doozy' is casual and not used in formal writing or speech.

Illustration for Not Formal
You won't believe what happened at the party—it was a doozy!
Visual representation of the word "Doozy"

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