I'm interested in the etymology of the word "doozy". And primarily whether it is a good or bad thing? I always understood it to mean something exceptionally bad. e.g. Watch out for that first...

Jan 31, 2021 · OED: doozy, adj. and n. Etymology: Of uncertain origin: perhaps variant of daisy slang (originally and chiefly North American). A. adj. Remarkable, excellent; also, amazing, incredible. …

Oct 19, 2015 · I've heard a phrase in London, it sounded like "It's a big zoozi" or something like that. I wonder what this could mean?

Jul 25, 2017 · A no-brainer is "something that requires a minimum of thought" (Merriam-Webster). I could use some help with a catchy way of saying the opposite. Sample sentence: "I have to make a …

Nov 2, 2013 · OED says: doobie: a marijuana cigarette Origin unknown. A relationship with dobby has been suggested. dobby/dobbie: A silly old man, a dotard, a booby. Dialectal. First citations: 1...

Nice to see an answer referencing Robert Burns, but being thrown for a loop is different than everyday mishaps. Yours is more like, "When man makes plans, God laughs." Being thrown for a loop is much …

Feb 20, 2023 · I recently became aware of "Boy howdy!" and figured it was some kind of rural expression of enthusiasm, but I want a bit more clarity. My first encounter was in a Western …

Dec 31, 2012 · From Dermatology by Otto Braun-Falco: Ecchymoses following mechanical trauma, such as deep bruises or the well-known black eye or shiner go through predictable color changes from red …

Jul 6, 2017 · I think you've hit on a real doozy here. I think both sound unidiomatic and are hence quite possibly unacceptable. I'd certainly use 'What are the courses that everyone is taking?'