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MUZZY (muzzier, muzziest)
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Dictionary entry overview: What does muzzy mean?
• MUZZY (adjective)
The adjective MUZZY has 2 senses:
1. indistinct or hazy in outline
2. confused and vague; used especially of thinking
Familiarity information: MUZZY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Declension: comparative and superlative |
Sense 1
Meaning:
Indistinct or hazy in outline
Synonyms:
bleary; blurred; blurry; foggy; fuzzy; hazy; muzzy
Context example:
the trees were just blurry shapes
Similar:
indistinct (not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Confused and vague; used especially of thinking
Synonyms:
addled; befuddled; muddled; muzzy; woolly; woolly-headed; wooly; wooly-minded
Context example:
woolly-headed ideas
Similar:
confused (mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently)
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