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Definition of foggy

foggy

/ˈfɑː.ɡi/
fog · gy
Adverb:foggily
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1

Full of, accompanied by, or obscured by thick mist or low-lying cloud; having poor visibility due to suspended water droplets in the air.

Example

"The morning was so foggy that drivers had to turn on their headlights and reduce their speed along the coastal highway."

2

Indistinct, confused, or lacking mental clarity; unable to think, remember, or understand clearly.

Example

"After waking up from the anesthesia, his memory of the conversation remained completely foggy."

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• Rhymes for foggy

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foggily
fogginess
fogging
foggy
foghorn
fogless
foglight

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the 16th century, originally meaning 'covered with rank grass' or 'marshy' before shifting to its modern meteorological sense, likely of Scandinavian origin (related to Danish 'fog', meaning spray, shower, or driving snow).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foggy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foggy
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