Soggy

/ˈsɔɡi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

extremely wet; saturated with moisture.

After the heavy rain, the ground was soggy and difficult to walk on.

soft and moist to the point of being unpleasant or unappetizing.

The bread became soggy when it was left in the soup for too long.

lacking strength or firmness; droopy.

The plants looked soggy after being overwatered.

Origin unknown, but likely derived from the late Middle English term 'sog', meaning wet.

soggy bottom

Refers to a situation where something is excessively wet and lacking firmness, often used in baking.

soggy sandwich

A sandwich that has become overly moist and unappealing, often due to moisture from fillings.

damp

Slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way.

saturated

Filled to capacity with moisture.

Feeling down or sad.

I'm feeling a bit soggy after that bad news.

Overly sentimental or mushy.

That movie was so soggy, I couldn't handle it.