Muzzy

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌzi/

Definitions of muzzy

adjective blurred or indistinct

Example Sentences

A1 After a long flight, I felt muzzy and disoriented.

A2 She tried to read the instructions, but her muzzy mind couldn't focus.

B1 The medication made him feel muzzy and drowsy.

B2 The complex concepts left her feeling muzzy and confused.

C1 The lack of sleep left him feeling muzzy and unable to concentrate.

C2 Despite his intelligence, the information overload left him feeling muzzy and overwhelmed.

Examples of muzzy in a Sentence

formal After a long night of studying, I woke up feeling muzzy and disoriented.

informal I shouldn't have had that last drink, now I'm feeling all muzzy.

slang I feel so muzzy after staying up all night playing video games.

figurative His mind felt muzzy as he tried to process the shocking news.

Grammatical Forms of muzzy

• past tense: muzzied
• plural: muzzies
• comparative: muzzier
• superlative: muzziest
• present tense: muzzy
• future tense: will muzzy
• perfect tense: has muzzied
• continuous tense: is muzzying
• singular: muzzy
• positive degree: muzzy
• infinitive: to muzzy
• gerund: muzzying
• participle: muzzied

Origin and Evolution of muzzy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'muzzy' originated from the Middle English word 'musi', meaning to be dazed or confused.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'muzzy' has evolved to also mean feeling mentally foggy or having a dull headache, in addition to being confused or disoriented.