Grogged

Grogged is a slang term used as both an adjective and a verb. In its common sense, grogged refers to having been served or having consumed grog, a diluted rum beverage historically used in the Royal Navy in the 18th and 19th centuries. As a result, a grogged person is typically considered to be intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol, often with effects such as dizziness or grogginess. The adjective groggy is more common in modern English, but grogged appears in historical or regional texts.

The verb form grogged can also be found in nautical or colloquial writing, meaning to give someone grog or to cause someone to become groggy through drinking. The term is largely obsolete outside of historical or informal contexts and is not widely used in standard modern English.

Originating from grog, the practice is traceable to Admiral Edward Vernon, who ordered rum diluted with water for sailors. Grog became associated with mild intoxication and fatigue, and over time grogged acquired its past participle form to describe individuals subjected to grog or its effects.

Usage and sense: grogged tends to appear in historical narratives, nautical stories, or regional slang, rather than in formal writing. In contemporary usage, “groggy” and “intoxicated” are preferred for clarity, while grogged may be encountered when discussing maritime history or older slang.