as in dazed
not able to think or move normally because of being tired, sick, etc.
I'm still a little groggy from my nap. The medicine sometimes makes patients groggy.
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Awakened by the loud crash of his front door caving in, the groggy homeowner grabbed a gun and left his bedroom to investigate.
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Patrick Jaicomo, National Review, 15 June 2024
Anker’s nonslip base for earbuds is also considerably wider and has raised edges, which is great during a groggy stupor.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 7 June 2024
What happens to your body during jet lag For many folks, jet lag can leave them feeling groggy and out of sync with their surroundings.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 16 May 2024
Morgan recreated the groggy morning voice as Johnson produced overdubs, though that wordy chorus presented a challenge.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
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Patrick Jaicomo, National Review, 15 June 2024
Anker’s nonslip base for earbuds is also considerably wider and has raised edges, which is great during a groggy stupor.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 7 June 2024
What happens to your body during jet lag For many folks, jet lag can leave them feeling groggy and out of sync with their surroundings.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 16 May 2024
Morgan recreated the groggy morning voice as Johnson produced overdubs, though that wordy chorus presented a challenge.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Groggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groggy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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