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hazy

haz·y [ háyzee ] (comparative haz·i·er, superlative haz·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. visually obscured: unclear, especially because partially obscured or obstructed by mist, cloud, or smoke

2. imprecise: not specific or clearly remembered
I have a hazy recollection of having met her.

3. not knowledgeable: showing a lack of understanding or knowledge

[Early 17th century. Origin ?]

haz·i·ly adverb
haz·i·ness noun
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