foggy

adjective

fog·​gy ˈfȯ-gē How to pronounce foggy (audio)
ˈfä-
foggier; foggiest
1
a
: filled or abounding with fog
b
: covered or made opaque by moisture or grime
2
: blurred or obscured as if by fog
hadn't the foggiest notion
foggily adverb
fogginess noun

Examples of foggy in a Sentence

I don't remember what her name was—my memory is a little foggy. it's pretty foggy outside, so be careful driving home
Recent Examples on the Web If you’re not discouraged by the cold, a foggy evening spent getting lost in the labyrinth of the calli (Venetian alleys) can be immensely satisfying. Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024 During a rainy and foggy week in the Baltimore area, Tuesday is expected to see a 90% chance of rain before noon with up to a quarter of an inch possible in some places, according to the National Weather Service. Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2024 An air traffic controller’s mistake led to a near collision between two jets on a foggy runway in Austin, Texas, last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday. Joel Rose, NPR, 7 June 2024 Read more Photo of the day: Funeral for Iran's President Raisi in Tehran Thousands of people gathered on the streets of the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday to mourn President Ebrahim Raisi and other high-ranking officials who died in a helicopter crash during foggy weather. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for foggy 

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Word History

Etymology

earlier, spongy, marshy, thick, probably from fog second growth of grass, from Middle English fogge

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of foggy was in the 15th century

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“Foggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foggy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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foggy

adjective
fog·​gy ˈfȯg-ē How to pronounce foggy (audio)
ˈfäg-
foggier; foggiest
1
: filled with fog
2
foggily adverb
fogginess noun

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