doozer

[cf. Brit. dial. douse a heavy blow]

Slang

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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something extraordinary in size, interest, or strength; often in the phrase "a doozer of a . . ."; whopper.

Quotations

1949

"Paying for three World Wars now. Next one'll really be a doozer, and expensive."

1953

This time he not only grew a "doozer" [of a wheat crop] but is reaping a handsome financial reward as well.

1962

The finale was a doozer.