adj
muzzy
Muzzy (adj) means Mentally unclear or foggy; unable to think or see straight. Example: “She felt muzzy after the long flight and too little sleep.”
adj
1
Mentally unclear or foggy; unable to think or see straight.
"She felt muzzy after the long flight and too little sleep."
"The cold medicine left him muzzy all afternoon."
2
Mildly drunk; tipsy.
"A couple of glasses of wine left him pleasantly muzzy."
How to use muzzy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThat fuzzy, unfocused feeling in your head — from tiredness, illness, or a bit too much to drink.
Common pairings
muzzy-headed
feel muzzy
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Word forms
- Plural
- muzzies
- Comparative
- muzzier
- Superlative
- muzziest
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Etymology
Likely a shortened form related to "moustache," though its modern sense of "foggy-headed" developed independently.
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What does “muzzy” mean?
The word “muzzy” means mentally unclear or foggy; unable to think or see straight. In plain terms, that fuzzy, unfocused feeling in your head — from tiredness, illness, or a bit too much to drink.
How do you use “muzzy” in a sentence?
Here is “muzzy” used in a sentence: “She felt muzzy after the long flight and too little sleep.”
What is another word for “muzzy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “muzzy” include nebulous, puzzled, perplexed and merry.
What part of speech is “muzzy”?
“Muzzy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “muzzy” have?
“Muzzy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: mentally unclear or foggy; unable to think or see straight.
