First Known Use: 15th century
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foggy
adjective fog·gy \ˈfȯ-gē, ˈfä-\
: having or filled with fog
: covered with small drops of water
: not clear : vague or confused
fog·gi·erfog·gi·est
Full Definition of FOGGY
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>
— fog·gi·ly \ˈfȯ-gə-lē, ˈfä-\ adverb
— fog·gi·ness \ˈfȯ-gē-nəs, ˈfä-\ noun
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Origin of FOGGY
earlier, spongy, marshy, thick, probably from fog second growth of grass, from Middle English fogge
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foggy
adjective fog·gy \ˈfȯ-gē, ˈfä-\
fog·gi·erfog·gi·est
Definition of FOGGY for Kids
1
: filled with fog <a foggy morning>
2
: unsure or confused <My memory is foggy.>
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