groggy
staggering, as from exhaustion or blows: a boxer groggy from his opponent's hard left jab.
dazed and weakened, as from lack of sleep: Late nights always make me groggy the next morning.
Archaic. drunk; intoxicated.
Origin of groggy
1Other words for groggy
Other words from groggy
- grog·gi·ly, adverb
- grog·gi·ness, noun
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How to use groggy in a sentence
On the other hand, many people can’t tolerate naps and feel groggy when they wake up.
Nap time is the new coffee break. Here’s how to make the most of it. | Galadriel Watson | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostIt left her feeling more groggy than she expected, but that was a good thing, suggesting the vaccine was kicking her immune system into gear.
The Dangerous Evolution of the Coronavirus - Issue 95: Escape | Brian Gallagher | January 28, 2021 | NautilusJust then Glaudot regained consciousness and stood up groggily.
A World Called Crimson | Darius John GrangerA white bird was circling groggily above the plantation, as though uncertain where to alight.
The Keepers of the King's Peace | Edgar WallaceHe flipped the receiver switch and sat down groggily, blinked at John Hart's heavy face as it materialized on the screen.
Bear Trap | Alan Edward Nourse
He ducked into another saloon in self-defense and leaned groggily against the bar.
The Syndic | C.M. KornbluthWhen she called he groggily opened one eye half way, and fumbled for the toggle-switch.
Man of Many Minds | E. Everett Evans
British Dictionary definitions for groggy
/ (ˈɡrɒɡɪ) /
dazed or staggering, as from exhaustion, blows, or drunkenness
faint or weak
Derived forms of groggy
- groggily, adverb
- grogginess, noun
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