grogginess

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of drowsiness, heaviness, and difficulty in focusing the mind, often after waking up or due to alcohol consumption.

  - "After a long night of partying, I woke up feeling grogginess and disoriented."
  - "The hangover left me feeling grogginess and unable to focus on my work."
  - "The old man's grogginess was a sign of his advanced age."
  - "The patient's grogginess after surgery was normal and expected."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grogginess
fogginess , mugginess , sluggishness

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Variants

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groggier , groggiest , groggily , grogginess , grogginesses , groggy

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Etymology

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The term 'grogginess' is derived from the Old English word 'grog,' which means 'drowsy' or 'intoxicated'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grogginess' was first recorded in English in the 16th century.

2. The word 'grogginess' is often used interchangeably with the term 'hangover'.

3. In some cultures, 'grogginess' is believed to be caused by the body trying to detoxify itself after consuming alcohol.

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Related Concepts

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1. drowsiness: A state of sleepiness or feeling tired, often accompanied by a lack of focus and difficulty staying awake.

2. intoxication: A state of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, often characterized by a loss of inhibitions and impaired judgment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'grogginess' has been used to describe the feeling of being hungover or tired. In art, it has been depicted as a state of lethargy or torpor. In music, it has been used as a metaphor for a slow, heavy rhythm.

How to Memorize "grogginess"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine feeling heavy-headed and drowsy, with difficulty focusing on anything for an extended period.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grogginess' with feeling tired, sleepy, and unable to focus.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'grogginess' as 'Groan and Roll Groggily' to help remember its meaning.

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