수십 개 또는 수십 명의 사람이나 사물; 많은 양.
A large, indefinite number of people or things; many.
예문:
"Dozens of spectators gathered outside the stadium hours before the match began."
"She received dozens of emails congratulating her on the promotion."
"We found dozens of antique coins buried beneath the old oak tree."
미국 흑인 문화에서 상대방 가족에 대한 모욕적인 농담을 주고받는 게임.
A game, traditional in African American culture, involving the exchange of insulting remarks, often concerning the opponent's family members. (Usually used in the phrase 'play the dozens' or 'shoot the dozens').
예문:
"The documentary explored the historical and linguistic roots of playing the dozens."
"He challenged his friend to a round of the dozens, but the insults quickly became too personal."
"Although often confrontational, playing the dozens is also seen as a form of verbal sparring and wit."