Groggy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɑɡi/

Definitions of groggy

adjective feeling weak, tired, and unable to think clearly, usually because of illness or lack of sleep

Example Sentences

A1 I woke up feeling groggy after staying up late watching movies.

A2 She stumbled out of bed, still groggy from her nap.

B1 The medication made him feel groggy and disoriented.

B2 After the long flight, she felt groggy and jet-lagged.

C1 Despite getting a full night's sleep, he still felt groggy in the morning.

C2 The effects of the anesthesia left her feeling groggy and confused after surgery.

Examples of groggy in a Sentence

formal After a long flight, I felt groggy and disoriented.

informal I woke up feeling so groggy this morning.

slang I had one too many drinks last night, now I'm feeling super groggy.

figurative His mind felt groggy with fatigue as he tried to focus on the task at hand.

Grammatical Forms of groggy

• past tense: groggied
• plural: groggies
• comparative: groggier
• superlative: groggiest
• present tense: groggy
• future tense: will be groggy
• perfect tense: have been groggy
• continuous tense: is being groggy
• singular: groggy
• positive degree: groggy
• infinitive: to be groggy
• gerund: groggying
• participle: groggy

Origin and Evolution of groggy

First Known Use: 1832 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'groggy' is believed to have originated from the term 'grog', which refers to a mixture of rum and water that was given to sailors in the British Navy in the 18th century to prevent scurvy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'groggy' has evolved to describe a feeling of dizziness, weakness, or disorientation, often as a result of illness, fatigue, or intoxication.