dozens

noun

(usually with "the", African-American Vernacular) A verbal game in which two or more people exchange witty insults.

Roots

duodo- · Latin · two decem-zen · Latin · ten

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Where does dozens come from?

The word dozens breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: do-, from Latin duo (“two”); and -zen, from Latin decem (“ten”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.