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groggy

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Adjective — Weak, dazed, or unsteady, as from sleepiness, illness, or alcohol.

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How to use groggy

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feel groggy groggy from sleep groggy after surgery

Etymology

From grog (the watered rum drink) plus "-y" — originally describing sailors made unsteady by drink.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “groggy” mean?

The word “groggy” means weak, dazed, or unsteady, as from sleepiness, illness, or alcohol. In plain terms, feeling sluggish, unsteady, or not fully awake or alert.

How do you pronounce “groggy”?

“Groggy” is pronounced GRO-gee (/ˈɡɹɑ.ɡi/ in IPA).

How do you use “groggy” in a sentence?

Here is “groggy” used in a sentence: “I felt groggy after the long flight and the time difference.”

What part of speech is “groggy”?

“Groggy” is an adjective.

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