Groggy: meaning, definitions and examples

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groggy

 

[ หˆษกrษ’ษกi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of consciousness

Groggy describes a state of being drowsy or sluggish, often resulting from sleepiness or the effects of medication. A person who is groggy may have difficulty concentrating, feel unsteady, or struggle to engage in normal activities. This state most commonly occurs just after waking or following periods of intense fatigue. It can also be experienced after consuming alcohol or sedative medications, leading to impaired coordination and clarity.

Synonyms

disoriented, drowsy, fuzzy, sluggish

Examples of usage

  • I felt groggy after waking up from a nap.
  • She was still groggy from the medicine.
  • He stumbled a bit, looking quite groggy in the early morning light.
  • The groggy state made it hard for him to focus on the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "groggy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น groggy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคกเคผเคฌเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช benommen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pusing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฝะตัะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oszoล‚omiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœฆๆœงใจใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท groggy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mareado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sersemlenmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด์ง€๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ omรกmenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ omรกmenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคดๆ™•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmeden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณljรณs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะปั‹าฃา“ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒœแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸgicษ™llษ™nmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mareado

Etymology

The word 'groggy' originated in the early 19th century and is thought to be derived from Captain Edward Grogg, a British naval officer who famously watered down rum with water to reduce drunkenness among sailors. The word began to be used in reference to the state of confusion or unsteadiness that accompanies being under the influence of alcohol or excessive fatigue. Its usage has since evolved, and today 'groggy' represents a broader sense of lethargy or disorientation, especially upon waking from sleep. The term captures the feeling many experience from a disturbed sleep cycle or the residual effects of certain medications or substances.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,566, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.