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Meaning of groggy
The primary meaning of "groggy" is feeling dazed, disoriented, and slightly drunk, or tired and weak.
Etymology of groggy
The word "groggy" originated in the 19th century, derived from the name of Vice-Admiral Edward Vernon, nicknamed "Old Grog", who introduced a mixture of rum and water to the British Navy in 1740
Initially, "groggy" referred to a person who drank too much grog, a mixture of rum and water, and later extended to describe a state of being dazed, disoriented, or tired
Synonyms
Definitions
- Feeling dazed, disoriented, and slightly drunk, or tired and weak
- Having a confused or disoriented state of mind, often due to lack of sleep, illness, or intoxication
Usage Examples
- After a late night, she woke up feeling groggy and disoriented
- The patient was groggy from the anesthesia and needed time to recover
- He felt groggy after the long flight and needed a cup of coffee to wake up