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muzzy

adjective muz·zy \ˈmə-zē\

: confused or unclear in the mind especially after drinking alcohol

: not clear or exact

muz·zi·ermuz·zi·est

Full Definition of MUZZY

1
a :  deficient in brightness :  dull, gloomy <a muzzy day>
b :  lacking in clarity and precision <his conclusions can be muzzy and naive — Times Literary Supplement>
2
:  muddled or confused in mind
— muz·zi·ly \ˈmə-zə-lē\ adverb
— muz·zi·ness \ˈmə-zē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of MUZZY

perhaps blend of muddled and fuzzy
First Known Use: circa 1728

Related to MUZZY

Synonyms
fuzzy, indefinite, inexplicit, vague, unclear
Antonyms
clear, definite, explicit, specific

Rhymes with MUZZY

fuzzy, scuzzy

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. muzzy
  2. tuzzy-muzzy
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