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.