Definition

Describing an area that is wet, muddy, and soft, often due to water accumulation.

Example

The hikers struggled to cross the boggy ground after the heavy rain.

Conversation

Did you see the trail by the lake?

Yeah, it looked really boggy after the rain.

I was worried about getting my shoes dirty there.

Good call! Those boggy spots can be a mess.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Boggy → The word 'boggy' originates from the noun 'bog' (from Old English *bōc*, meaning a wet, marshy area) combined with the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). Thus, 'boggy' describes land that is characterized by being wet and marshy.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bog' as a wet, marshy area, and remember that 'boggy' means characterized by that wetness.

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