Logy
/ˈloʊɡi/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A term formed with the -logy suffix.
"The many Logies and Isms that have lately come into vogue."
Adjective
- 1 Slow to respond or react; lethargic.
"The steering seems logy; you have to turn the wheel well before you want to turn."
Adjective
- 1 stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion) wordnet
Antonyms
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More examples"The steering seems logy; you have to turn the wheel well before you want to turn."
Etymology
Etymology 1
Attested from the 19th century, of uncertain origin, perhaps from Dutch log (“heavy, dull”).
Etymology 2
Nominalization of the -logy suffix.