muggy

Meanings

• adjective

  Characterized by or suggesting a hot, heavy, damp air; humid.

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Synonyms

close , oppressive , sticky , sultry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with muggy
sluggy , foggy , muggy , tuggy

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Variants

List of all variants of muggy that leads to same result
muggier , muggiest , mugginess , mugginesses , muggy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'dense with flies'. From Middle English mugge, from Old English mygge, mygga, related to myggen 'to swarm'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'muggy' is often used to describe the weather in Florida, particularly in the summer months.

2. The term 'muggy' is also used in baseball to describe a pitch that is difficult to hit due to the humid conditions.

3. The word 'muggy' is derived from Old English 'mygge', which means 'fly'.

4. In some parts of the world, 'muggy' is referred to as 'monsoon' or 'rainy season'.

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Related Concepts

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1. humidity: The amount of water vapor in the air.

2. tropical climate: A climate characterized by hot, humid weather.

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Culture

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In literature, 'muggy' is often used to describe the atmosphere in a hot, humid environment, such as a swamp or a tropical rainforest. It can also be used figuratively to describe a situation or emotion that is heavy and oppressive.

How to Memorize "muggy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hot, steamy day where the air is thick with moisture. Visualize the condensation on a glass or a bead of sweat rolling down your forehead.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'muggy' with the feeling of being enveloped in a thick, heavy blanket of air.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'Muggy means moisture' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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