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- [grog-ee]
- /ˈgrɒg i/
- /ˈgrɒgɪnəs /
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- [grog-ee]
- /ˈgrɒg i/
Definitions of grogginess word
- adjective grogginess staggering, as from exhaustion or blows: a boxer groggy from his opponent's hard left jab. 1
- adjective grogginess dazed and weakened, as from lack of sleep: Late nights always make me groggy the next morning. 1
- adjective grogginess Archaic. drunk; intoxicated. 1
- noun grogginess The characteristic or quality of being groggy. 1
- noun grogginess Tenderness or stiffness in the foot of a horse, resulting in a hobbling gait. 0
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Origin of grogginess
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; grog + -y1
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Parts of speech for Grogginess
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grogginess popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
grogginess usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grogginess
noun grogginess
- tiredness — fatigue
- fatigue — weariness from bodily or mental exertion.
- sleepily — ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.
- unsteadiness — not steady or firm; unstable; shaky: an unsteady hand.
- blearily — (of the eyes or sight) blurred or dimmed, as from sleep or weariness.
Antonyms for grogginess
noun grogginess
- alertness — fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.
Top questions with grogginess
- how to get rid of grogginess?
- how to cure grogginess?
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