Foggy
ˈfɒɡi
Definitions
2 meaningsObscured or made difficult to see through by fog.
ˈfɒɡi
Characterized by fog; filled or covered with fog.
The foggy morning made it difficult to see the road.
💡 Simply: Imagine a day where it's hard to see because of a lot of mist in the air, like when you can't see the street lights very well. That's a foggy day!
👶 For kids: When it's foggy, it's like there's a cloud on the ground, and you can't see very far!
More Examples
A thick, foggy haze covered the city.
Visibility was severely reduced due to the foggy conditions.
How It's Used
"The weather forecast predicted a foggy morning."
"Foggy conditions caused delays at the airport."
Unclear, vague, or confused; not sharp or distinct.
ˈfɒɡi
Vague or unclear, like something obscured by fog.
Her recollection of the incident was foggy.
💡 Simply: Sometimes, when you're tired or not thinking clearly, your mind feels a little foggy, like when you can't quite remember something.
👶 For kids: If your brain feels foggy, it's like you can't think straight or remember things very well.
More Examples
After the long flight, his mind felt a little foggy.
The details of the agreement were a bit foggy.
How It's Used
"His memory of the event was a bit foggy."
"She felt foggy after waking up early."
Idioms & expressions
foggy bottom
A district in Washington, D.C. that is home to the U.S. Department of State and other government buildings; figuratively, the State Department.
"The Secretary of State is meeting with officials at Foggy Bottom."
From 'fog' + '-y', ultimately from Old Norse 'fogg', meaning 'snow shower' or 'mist'.
The word 'foggy' has been used since the late 18th century, evolving from the noun 'fog' and reflecting the prevalence of mist and fog in certain regions.
Memory tip
Think of driving through a thick fog – everything is unclear.
Word Origin
"fogg (snow shower or mist)"