Foggy

/ˈfɑɡi/ adjective

Definition

Full of fog or mist, making it hard to see; also means unclear or confused.

Etymology

From Old Norse "fok" meaning spray or steam, plus English suffix "-y" meaning full of. The word entered English through Scandinavian maritime contact.

Kelly Says

Fog is actually just a cloud at ground level—the meteorological distinction is purely about where water droplets condense, but this shows how the same weather phenomenon has different names depending on altitude!

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