groggy

[ grog-ee ]
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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.

  1. Archaic. drunk; intoxicated.

Origin of groggy

1
First recorded in 1760–70; grog + -y1

Other words for groggy

Other words from groggy

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

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British Dictionary definitions for groggy

groggy

/ (ˈɡrɒɡɪ) /


adjective-gier or -giest informal
  1. dazed or staggering, as from exhaustion, blows, or drunkenness

  2. faint or weak

Derived forms of groggy

  • groggily, adverb
  • grogginess, noun

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