GROGGINESS

grogginess, stupor, stupefaction, semiconsciousness

(noun) marginal consciousness; “his grogginess was caused as much by exhaustion as by the blows”; “someone stole his wallet while he was in a drunken stupor”

grogginess

(noun) a groggy state resulting from weariness

grogginess

(noun) a dazed and staggering state caused by alcohol

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

grogginess (uncountable)

The characteristic or quality of being groggy.

Tenderness or stiffness in the foot of a horse, resulting in a hobbling gait.

Source: Wiktionary


Grog"gi*ness, n.

1. State of being groggy.

2. (Man.)

Definition: Tenderness or stiffness in the foot of a horse, which causes him to move in a hobbling manner.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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