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muzzy

adjective
muz·​zy | \ˈmə-zē \
muzzier; muzziest

Definition of muzzy 

1a : deficient in brightness : dull, gloomy a muzzy day

b : lacking in clarity and precision his conclusions can be muzzy and naive — The Times Literary Supplement (London)

2 : muddled or confused in mind

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Other Words from muzzy

muzzily \ˈmə-​zə-​lē \ adverb
muzziness \ˈmə-​zē-​nəs \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for muzzy

Synonyms

fuzzy, indefinite, inexplicit, unclear, vague

Antonyms

clear, definite, explicit, specific

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Examples of muzzy in a Sentence

He stopped drinking when his head started getting muzzy. in an attempt to be all things to all people, the candidate offered to the voters an intentionally muzzy campaign message

First Known Use of muzzy

1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for muzzy

perhaps blend of muddled and fuzzy

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The first known use of muzzy was in 1728

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muzzy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of muzzy

: confused or unclear in the mind especially after drinking alcohol

: not clear or exact

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