Soggy

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑɡi/

Definitions of soggy

adjective Soggy is an adjective that describes something as soaked with water or other liquid, usually to the point of being unpleasant or unappealing.

Example Sentences

A1 The bread became soggy after being left out in the rain.

A2 She refused to eat the soggy cereal that had been sitting in milk for too long.

B1 The ground was soggy from the recent rain, making it difficult to walk through.

B2 The soggy conditions made it challenging for the athletes to compete in the outdoor event.

C1 The chef refused to serve the soggy fries, insisting on making a fresh batch.

C2 The soggy weather caused delays in the construction project, as the workers had to wait for drier conditions.

Examples of soggy in a Sentence

formal The paper became soggy after being left out in the rain.

informal I hate when my cereal gets soggy in milk.

slang The fries were so soggy, I couldn't even eat them.

figurative His mood was as soggy as the wet blanket he carried around.

Grammatical Forms of soggy

• past tense: soggied
• plural: soggies
• comparative: soggier
• superlative: soggiest
• present tense: sog
• future tense: will be soggy
• perfect tense: have been soggy
• continuous tense: is being soggy
• singular: soggy
• positive degree: soggy
• infinitive: to sog
• gerund: sogging
• participle: sogged

Origin and Evolution of soggy

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'soggy' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'sogian' which means 'to soak'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'soggy' has retained its original meaning of being soaked or saturated with water, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that is excessively wet or damp.