Meaning & use
doozy
Something remarkable or extraordinary, often because it is unusually large, difficult, or impressive.
See it in a sentence
That last exam question was a real doozy that stumped half the class.
The storm last night was a doozy, knocking out power across the whole town.
A note on using this word
Doozy is casual American slang, often used with a slightly humorous or exasperated tone.
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