noun
doozy
DOO-zee
noun
1
(informal) Something remarkable, often because it's especially difficult, surprising, or impressive.
"That last exam question was a real doozy."
"Their argument was a doozy — the whole street heard it."
How to Use Doozy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething notably big, tricky, or impressive — can be good or bad depending on context.
When to use it
Informal, mostly American English.
Word Forms
doozier comparative, doozies plural, dooziest superlative
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Etymology
Origin unclear; first recorded in 1903, possibly linked to "daisy" (once used to mean something excellent) or the Italian actress Eleonora Duse. The car brand Duesenberg is a popular but false origin story — the word predates it.