Dozy
Significado: British slang meaning stupid, slow-witted, or sleepy.
'Dozy' in British slang means stupid or slow—someone who seems half-asleep and can't think clearly. 'You dozy mare/cow' (for women) or 'you dozy git/sod' (for anyone) are common insults. Milder than most.
Ejemplos
- You dozy mare! 你这个糊涂蛋!¡Mira que eres boba!このぼんやり!이 멍청이!
- Don't be so dozy. 别那么迟钝No seas tan leloそんなにぼーっとするな그렇게 멍하게 굴지 마.
- That was a dozy thing to do. 那件事做得真糊涂Eso fue una bobadaあれはまぬけなことだった그건 정말 멍청한 짓이었다.
Pronunciación
/ˈdəʊzi/
Guía de uso
Contexto: mild insult
Tono: exasperated, teasing
✓ Correcto
- Mild British insult温和的英式侮辱用语Insulto británico suave穏やかなイギリスの侮辱語가벼운 영국식 욕설
✗ Incorrecto
- Not used outside UK在英国以外不使用No se usa fuera del Reino Unidoイギリス以外では使われない영국 밖에서는 사용하지 않음
Errores comunes
- Often combined with other words
Origen e historia
From 'doze' (to sleep lightly). Someone who is 'dozy' appears half-asleep and therefore slow-witted. Common British insult, often combined with other words ('dozy cow,' 'dozy git').
Etimología: From doze (sleep lightly)
Primera vez registrado: 19th century
Contexto cultural
Era: 19th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: British TV
Regional notes: British. Not understood elsewhere.
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