adj
dozy
adj
1
Sleepy or drowsy.
"I felt dozy after the big lunch."
"The cat looked dozy in the afternoon sun."
2
(British, informal) Slow to understand; a bit stupid.
"Don't be so dozy — the answer is right there."
How to Use Dozy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSleepy and slow, whether from tiredness or (informally, in Britain) from being a bit dim.
When to use it
The "stupid" sense is informal British slang, often used affectionately or as mild banter.
Common pairings
feel dozy
dozy fool
Word Forms
dozier comparative, doziest superlative
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Etymology
From doze + -y.