adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person from Middlesbrough. derogatory, sometimes

Adjective

1. 1
   Having smog.

   "It was another smoggy day in Los Angeles."

Adjective

1. 1
   clouded with a mixture of smoke and fog wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cloudyfoggyhazymistythick

Example

More examples

"The smoggy air of Beijing makes me feel gloomy."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From smog, the fumes given off from large industrial areas and buildings, for which Middlesbrough is famous.

Etymology 2

From smog + -y.

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