foggy-eyed
|fog-gy-eyed|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈfɔːɡi aɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɒɡi aɪd/
cloudy vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foggy-eyed' originates from the English word 'foggy,' which means 'full of fog or mist,' combined with 'eyed,' referring to the eyes.
Historical Evolution
'Foggy' comes from the Old Norse word 'fok,' meaning 'snowstorm or spray,' and 'eyed' is derived from the Old English 'ēage,' meaning 'eye.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'foggy' referred to weather conditions, but over time, it evolved to describe unclear vision or perception.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having eyes that appear cloudy or unclear, often due to tiredness or emotion.
After staying up all night, she was foggy-eyed at work.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 06:51