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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 notes

In plain EnglishThat fuzzy, unfocused feeling in your head — from tiredness, illness, or a bit too much to drink.

Common pairings
muzzy-headed feel muzzy

Word forms

muzzier comparative, muzzies plural, muzzies plural, Muzzys plural, muzziest superlative

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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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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