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

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 notes

In plain EnglishFeeling sluggish, unsteady, or not fully awake or alert.

Common pairings

feel groggy groggy from sleep groggy after surgery

Word forms

groggier comparative, groggiest superlative

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Etymology

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

Rhymes for groggy

foggy doggy soggy froggy

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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.