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Definition of groggy

groggy

/ˈɡrɑː.ɡi/
grog · gy
Adverb:groggily
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groggy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from sleepiness, illness, anesthesia, or a blow.

Example

"The patient still felt groggy for several hours after waking up from the surgery."

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• Rhymes for groggy

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grog
groggily
grogginess
groggy
groin
grommet
groningen

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from 'grog' (watered-down rum issued to British Royal Navy sailors, named after Admiral Edward Vernon's grogram cloak) plus '-y', originally meaning intoxicated and unsteady on one's feet.

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