haze
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noun \ˈhāz\Definition of HAZE
1
a : fine dust, smoke, or light vapor causing lack of transparency of the air b : a cloudy appearance in a transparent liquid or solid; also : a dullness of finish (as on furniture)
2
: something suggesting atmospheric haze; especially : vagueness of mind or mental perception
See Examples of HAZE
- The bar was filled with a smoky haze.
- She stumbled around in a drug-induced haze.
Origin of HAZE
probably back-formation from hazy
First Known Use: 1706
2haze
verbhazedhaz·ing
Definition of HAZE
transitive verb
: to make hazy, dull, or cloudy
intransitive verb
: to become hazy or cloudy
First Known Use of HAZE
1801
3haze
transitive verbhazedhaz·ing
Definition of HAZE
1
a : to harass by exacting unnecessary or disagreeable work b : to harass by banter, ridicule, or criticism
2
: to haze by way of initiation <haze the fraternity pledges>
3
West : to drive (as cattle or horses) from horseback
— haz·er noun
Origin of HAZE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1840
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