groggy

adjective

grog·​gy ˈgrä-gē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
groggier; groggiest
Synonyms of groggy
: weak and unsteady on the feet or in action
groggily
ˈgrä-gə-lē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
adverb
grogginess
ˈgrä-gē-nəs How to pronounce groggy (audio)
noun

Examples of groggy in a Sentence

I'm still a little groggy from my nap. The medicine sometimes makes patients groggy.
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There was no waking up the next day feeling groggy. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 1 May 2026 Higher doses are not more effective and can leave users groggy. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026 Squatting, her eyes adjusting to the dim light, hoping for groggy chickens, their eyes shut and their beaks tucked into the fluff on their necks. — Literary Hub, 12 May 2026 Melatonin can also leave some people groggy the next morning depending on dose and timing. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for groggy

Word History

Etymology

grog

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of groggy was in 1821

Rhymes for groggy

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“Groggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groggy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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groggy

adjective
grog·​gy -ˈgräg-ē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
groggier; groggiest
: weak and unsteady on the feet or in action
groggily
ˈgräg-ə-lē How to pronounce groggy (audio)
adverb
grogginess
ˈgräg-ē-nəs How to pronounce groggy (audio)
noun

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