Foggy

/ˈfɔːɡi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
full of fog; obscured by mist or haze.
The morning was so foggy that I could barely see the road ahead.
not clear or bright; lacking in clarity.
Her memories of that day were foggy and scattered.
lacking in understanding or perception; confused.
After the long meeting, my thoughts were still foggy and disorganized.

Etymology

Middle English fogge, of uncertain origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a fog
confused or disoriented
foggy idea
a vague or unclear concept
foggy memory
an unclear recollection of past events

Related Words

fog
a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere
mist
a cloud of tiny water droplets in the air, less dense than fog
haze
a slight obscuration of the air caused by fine suspended particles

Slang Meanings

in a confused mental state
After that long meeting, I'm feeling a bit foggy.
to be unclear about something
I'm foggy on the details of the project.