Dossy

/ˈdɔsi/ adjective

Definition

Marked by excessive dosing or containing doses; relating to doses or measurements in an unusual way.

Etymology

Derived from 'dose' with the diminutive or descriptive suffix '-y', creating an adjective form. Rare formation reflecting pharmaceutical or medical jargon.

Kelly Says

This adjective is so obscure it barely appears in English literature, showing how many potential words our language could create but doesn't actually use—English speakers prefer 'high-dose' or 'heavily dosed' instead.

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