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foggy

|fog-gy|

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🇺🇸

/ˈfɔːɡi/

🇬🇧

/ˈfɒɡi/

covered with fog

Etymology
Etymology Information

'foggy' originates from the word 'fog,' which comes from Old Norse 'fok,' meaning 'spray' or 'drift.'

Historical Evolution

'fog' changed from the Old Norse word 'fok' and eventually became the modern English word 'foggy.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'covered with fog or mist,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having or covered by fog.

The morning was foggy, making it difficult to see the road.

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Adjective 2

unclear or confused in thought or expression.

His memory of the event was foggy at best.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41