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- US Pronunciation
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- [doo-zee]
- /ˈdu zi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doo-zee]
- /ˈdu zi/
Definitions of doozie word
- noun doozie Also, doozer [doo-zer] /ˈdu zər/ (Show IPA). something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind: The storm was a doozie, with winds of fifty miles an hour. 1
- noun doozie (US) something that is extraordinary. Often used in the context of troublesome, difficult or problematic, but can be used positively as well. 1
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Origin of doozie
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30, Americanism; of uncertain origin; sometimes associated with the Duesenburg, a luxury auto, though the variant dozy precedes the appearance of the car in 1920
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Parts of speech for Doozie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
doozie popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for doozie
adj doozie
- big — A big person or thing is large in physical size.
- substantial — of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
- significant — important; of consequence.
- consequential — Consequential means the same as consequent.
- distinguished — made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. Synonyms: renowned, illustrious.
Antonyms for doozie
adj doozie
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
- inconsiderable — small, as in value, amount, or size.
- undistinguished — having no distinguishing marks or features.
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