Meaning & Definition of word "Hazy"
Hazy
/ˈheɪ.zi/
adjective:
- 1. Characterized by the presence of haze; not clear or distinct.
- Example: The view of the mountains was hazy due to the fog settling in.
- 2. Unclear in meaning or intention; vague or ill-defined.
- Example: His memory of the event was hazy, full of details that were hard to recall.
- 3. Having a slight cloudiness; not transparent.
- Example: The water in the pond looked hazy from the algae bloom.
Etymology
●Derived from 'haze', which comes from Middle English 'hasen', meaning 'to make dim' or 'to darken'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hazy memory:
a recollection that is not clear or precise.
hazy idea:
a concept that lacks definite details or understanding.
hazy vision:
visual perception that is unclear or obscured.
Related Words
haze:
a slight obscurity of the air caused by fine particulates.
fog:
thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere.
mist:
a cloud of tiny water droplets that's less dense than fog.
Slang Meanings of hazy
Meaning: having a vague understanding or memory of something.
● Example Sentence: I was a bit hazy on the details of the meeting.
Meaning: feeling dazed or confused, often due to intoxication.
● Example Sentence: After the party, I woke up feeling hazy.