groggy

adjective

grog·​gy ˈgrä-gē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
groggier; groggiest
: weak and unsteady on the feet or in action
groggily adverb
grogginess noun

Examples of groggy in a Sentence

I'm still a little groggy from my nap. The medicine sometimes makes patients groggy.
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Trouble sleeping can make people feel worn out, groggy and less alert. Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025 While hydration is essential for overall wellness and sleep quality, drinking too much liquid close to bedtime can lead to frequent nighttime bathroom trips, disrupt deep sleep cycles, and cause a groggy morning. Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025 People in this category typically wake up around 7:30 a.m., are groggy in the morning and are most productive between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m., according to the Sleep Foundation. Amy McGorry, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025 Following sedation, cats might be groggy, sleepy and quieter, a Pets Radar article reported. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for groggy

Word History

Etymology

grog

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of groggy was in 1832

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“Groggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groggy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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groggy

adjective
grog·​gy -ˈgräg-ē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
groggier; groggiest
: weak and unsteady on the feet or in action
groggily adverb
grogginess noun

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