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muzzy

[ muhz-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Informal.

, muz·zi·er, muz·zi·est.

confused; muddled:
When we asked him about it, he offered some muzzy explanation that none of us could make sense of.
dull; mentally hazy:
Mind still muzzy from sleep, she tried to take stock of the situation.

muzzy

/ ˈmʌzɪ /

Origin of muzzy¹

First recorded in 1720–30; perhaps blend of muddled ( def ) and fuzzy

Origin of muzzy¹

C18: origin obscure

Dreadful, indeed, poor Muzzy, was the ocean on which thou wert doomed to embark.

No mere boy should come these muzzy tricks on me, scholar or no scholar.

"Only a dollar, sir, only a dollar with you," replies Muzzy.

You're precious sharp on him, Muzzy; it isn't settling-day yet.

Haven't kept a few stamps back to get drunk with, eh, Muzzy?

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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