Meaning & use

doozy

noun·Everyday

Something remarkable or extraordinary, often because it is unusually large, difficult, or impressive.

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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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