Muzzy

/ˈmʌzi/ adjective

Definition

Confused, dazed, or unclear in thinking, like how your brain feels when you're very tired or sick.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly from Dutch 'mos' or related to 'muse,' emerged in English around the 1800s.

Kelly Says

Your brain chemistry actually gets muzzy when sleep-deprived because neurons can't form memories properly—it's not just a feeling, it's your brain literally malfunctioning.

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