groggy

adjective

grog·​gy ˈgrä-gē 

groggier; groggiest

: weak and unsteady on the feet or in action

groggily

ˈgrä-gə-lē 

adverb

grogginess

ˈgrä-gē-nəs 

noun

Examples of groggy in a Sentence

I'm still a little groggy from my nap.

The medicine sometimes makes patients groggy.

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

grog

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for groggy

• boggy
• doggie
• doggy
• foggy
• soggy
• tragi
• yagi

Kids Definition

groggy

adjective

grog·​gy -ˈgräg-ē 

groggier; groggiest

: weak and unsteady on the feet or in action

groggily

ˈgräg-ə-lē 

adverb

grogginess

ˈgräg-ē-nəs 

noun