soggy

[ sog-ee ]

adjective

, sog·gi·er, sog·gi·est.

1. soaked; thoroughly wet; sodden.
2. damp and heavy, as poorly baked bread.
3. spiritless, heavy, dull, or stupid:

   a soggy novel.

soggy

/ ˈsɒɡɪ /

adjective

1. soaked with liquid
2. (of bread, pastry, etc) moist and heavy
3. informal.
   lacking in spirit or positiveness

Derived Forms

• ˈsogginess, noun
• ˈsoggily, adverb

Other Words From

• soggi·ly adverb
• soggi·ness noun
• un·soggy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of soggy¹

1590–1600; dial. sog bog + -y ¹; compare Norwegian (dial.) soggjast to get soaked

Word History and Origins

Origin of soggy¹

C18: probably from dialect sog marsh, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Rain makes almond branches soggy and flexible, which makes it hard to snap nuts off using an industrial shaker.

From Los Angeles Times

But instead of being met with the glitz, glamour and expensive food event organisers had promised, they were left with soggy noodles, a single violin, and a pole dancer.

From BBC

Guests say they found soggy noodles, chicken bones, melancholy decor, a single violin and a pole dancer.

From BBC

“A lot of food we’ve been recommended since we’ve been here looks like this,” he said, showing pictures of several unappetizing, and what appeared to be soggy and discolored, foods.

From Salon

But the Olympics are already heading into the home stretch and an event that got off to a soggy start has turned into a smashing success.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• humid
• moist
• muggy
• mushy
• saturated
• soaked
• sodden
• soft
• spongy
• sticky
• sultry
• waterlogged