Meaning & use
groggy
Weak, dazed, or unsteady, especially after sleep, illness, or being struck.
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I felt groggy all morning after staying up so late finishing the project.
The boxer looked groggy after taking a hard punch in the final round.
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Commonly used for the temporary fogginess after waking, anesthesia, illness, or a physical blow.
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