adjective
groggy
GRO-gee
Groggy (adjective) means Weak, dazed, or unsteady, as from sleepiness, illness, or alcohol. Example: “I felt groggy after the long flight and the time difference.”
adjective
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Weak, dazed, or unsteady, as from sleepiness, illness, or alcohol.
"I felt groggy after the long flight and the time difference."
"He was still groggy from the anaesthetic when he woke up."
How to use groggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling sluggish, unsteady, or not fully awake or alert.
Common pairings
feel groggy
groggy from sleep
groggy after surgery
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Word forms
- Comparative
- groggier
- Superlative
- groggiest
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Etymology
From grog (the watered rum drink) plus "-y" — originally describing sailors made unsteady by drink.
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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.
