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Definition of smoggy

smoggy

/ˈsmɑː.ɡi/
smog · gy
Adverb:smoggily
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smoggy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Characterized by, filled with, or obscured by smog (a hazy mixture of smoke, fog, and atmospheric pollutants).

Example

"Visibility was poor on the highway during the hot, smoggy afternoon in the city."

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• Rhymes for smoggy

• Nearby Words

smock
smocking
smog
smoggy
smogless
smokable
smoke

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from 'smog' (a portmanteau of 'smoke' and 'fog' coined by Dr. Henry Antoine Des Voeux in 1905) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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