adj
muzzy
adj
1
Mentally unclear or foggy; unable to think or see straight.
"She felt muzzy after the long flight and too little sleep."
"The cold medicine left him muzzy all afternoon."
2
Mildly drunk; tipsy.
"A couple of glasses of wine left him pleasantly muzzy."
How to Use Muzzy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThat fuzzy, unfocused feeling in your head — from tiredness, illness, or a bit too much to drink.
Common pairings
muzzy-headed
feel muzzy
Word Forms
muzzier comparative, muzzies plural, muzzies plural, Muzzys plural, muzziest superlative
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Etymology
Likely a shortened form related to "moustache," though its modern sense of "foggy-headed" developed independently.