Doozies

/ˈduː.ziz/ noun

Definition

Plural of doozy; remarkable, impressive, or difficult things or people that stand out from the ordinary.

Etymology

Standard plural of 'doozy,' the original spelling of the slang term meaning something outstanding or extraordinary. 'Doozies' is the more common spelling variant than 'doozers.'

Kelly Says

People often write 'that's a real doozy' when something is shockingly impressive or problematic—it's one of those lovely pieces of slang that works equally well for good surprises and bad ones, making it flexible and enduring.

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