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Old 17-Oct-2007, 23:40
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Default Re: sleepy and notice

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Originally Posted by amigos4 View Post
Riverkid,

But in other situations, 'dozy' means 'dull'/"blonde"/not interesting or interested in things/a bit dumb/stupid

I take exception to your comment regarding the use of the word 'dozy'. In what possible instance can 'dozy' be a synonym for 'blonde'?

Dozy used as a synonym for blonde does nothing more than perpetuate a negative stereotype of a specific group of individuals.


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Amigos4
Hi Amigo,

You've asked [in bold] and answered [underlined] your own question.

It's part of the English language, perhaps a negative part but it's still part of the English language.
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