adjective
groggy
GRO-gee
adjective
1
Weak, dazed, or unsteady, as from sleepiness, illness, or alcohol.
"I felt groggy after the long flight and the time difference."
"He was still groggy from the anaesthetic when he woke up."
How to Use Groggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling sluggish, unsteady, or not fully awake or alert.
Common pairings
feel groggy
groggy from sleep
groggy after surgery
Word Forms
groggier comparative, groggiest superlative
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Etymology
From grog (the watered rum drink) plus "-y" — originally describing sailors made unsteady by drink.