dozy
|do/zy|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈdoʊ.zi/
🇬🇧
/ˈdəʊ.zi/
sleepy or dull
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dozy' originates from the English word 'doze,' which means 'to sleep lightly.'
Historical Evolution
'doze' transformed into the adjective 'dozy' to describe a state of sleepiness or dullness.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sleep lightly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'feeling sleepy or dull.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45