foggy
|fog/gy|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈfɔːɡi/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɒɡi/
covered with fog
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foggy' originates from the word 'fog,' which comes from Old Norse 'fok,' meaning 'spray' or 'drift.'
Historical Evolution
'fog' changed from the Old Norse word 'fok' and eventually became the modern English word 'foggy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'covered with fog or mist,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41
