groggy
pronunciation
How to pronounce groggy in British English:
UK [ˈgrɒgi]
How to pronounce groggy in American English:
US [ˈgrɑgi]
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- Adjective:
- stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
Word Origin
- groggy (adj.)
- 1770, "drunk, overcome with grog so as to stagger or stumble," from grog + -y (2). Non-alcoholic meaning "shaky, tottering" is from 1832, originally from the fight ring. Also used of hobbled horses (1828). Related: Groggily; grogginess.
Example
- 1. Their effects can last for 12 hours and leave you feeling groggy .
- 2. Most of the times I 'm groggy until coffee hits or angry because my lovely dream was interrupted .
- 3. For instance , a two-hour nap may leave you feeling disoriented and groggy , and even disrupt your nighttime slumber .
- 4. Interrupting that sleep can leave them groggy , especially since they also tend to have trouble falling asleep before 11 p.m.
- 5. Do a light 10 minute stretching workout do you feel a little groggy when you first wake up ?