Definition

Having a thick or sticky quality that makes it difficult for things to flow freely.

Example

The cloggy substance made it hard for the water to drain properly.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how cloggy the sink has become lately?

Yeah, I thought it was just me!

I really need to clean it out before it gets worse; it's so cloggy now.

Good idea! A little maintenance now will save us a lot of trouble later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cloggy → The word 'cloggy' is derived from 'clog' (from Old English *clogga*, meaning a block or log) and the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). Thus, 'cloggy' describes something that is characterized by being like a clog, often implying a thick or sticky consistency.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'clog' as something that blocks or thickens, and remember that 'cloggy' means something that is thick or sticky like a clog.

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