Meaning & Definition of word "Soggy"
Soggy
/ˈsɔɡi/
adjective:
- 1. extremely wet; saturated with moisture.
- Example: After the heavy rain, the ground was soggy and difficult to walk on.
- 2. soft and moist to the point of being unpleasant or unappetizing.
- Example: The bread became soggy when it was left in the soup for too long.
- 3. lacking strength or firmness; droopy.
- Example: The plants looked soggy after being overwatered.
Etymology
●Origin unknown, but likely derived from the late Middle English term 'sog', meaning wet.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
damp:
Slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way.
saturated:
Filled to capacity with moisture.
Slang Meanings of soggy
Meaning: Feeling down or sad.
● Example Sentence: I'm feeling a bit soggy after that bad news.
Meaning: Overly sentimental or mushy.
● Example Sentence: That movie was so soggy, I couldn't handle it.