groggy

adjective

grog·​gy ˈgrä-gē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
groggier; groggiest
: weak and unsteady on the feet or in action
groggily adverb
grogginess noun

Examples of groggy in a Sentence

I'm still a little groggy from my nap. The medicine sometimes makes patients groggy.
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Word History

Etymology

grog

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of groggy was in 1832

Dictionary Entries Near groggy

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“Groggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groggy. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

groggy

adjective
grog·​gy -ˈgräg-ē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
groggier; groggiest
: weak and unsteady on the feet or in action
groggily adverb
grogginess noun
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