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groggy

[ grog-ee ]

adjective

, grog·gi·er, grog·gi·est.
  1. staggering, as from exhaustion or blows:

    a boxer groggy from his opponent's hard left jab.

  2. dazed and weakened, as from lack of sleep:

    Late nights always make me groggy the next morning.

    Synonyms: dopey, woozy, lethargic, sluggish

  3. Archaic. drunk; intoxicated.


groggy

/ ˈɡrɒɡɪ /

adjective

  1. dazed or staggering, as from exhaustion, blows, or drunkenness
  2. faint or weak


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Derived Forms

  • ˈgroggily, adverb
  • ˈgrogginess, noun

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Other Words From

  • groggi·ly adverb
  • groggi·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of groggy1

First recorded in 1760–70; grog + -y 1

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Example Sentences

There, waiting trucks will drive the groggy rhinos into the middle of the delta.

Longer naps will take you into the deep-sleep stage and leave you feeling groggy instead of energized upon waking up.

I stepped off the plane, caught that first groggy whiff of jet fuel and my body instantly registered where I was.

Lots of people have used this app to figure out trigger foods that cause them to feel groggy or experience cravings after lunch.

The next day, look for dark circles under your eyes, bigger love handles, and a more groggy brain.

Nasablay sa ring ang buksidur dihang nagrúgi siya, The boxer leaned on the ropes when he became groggy.

"He's groggy," he heard voices say, and then came the welcome splash of the sponge.

"Very groggy," said Harriet, regarding the word as one belonging to fair sporting phraseology.

In the second place, the driver was drunk, and the horse was groggy, and the fiacre was in the last stage of dilapidation.

The buzz of groggy conversation was suddenly impinged on by the notes of a peal of bells from the tower hard by.

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