soggysog‧gy /ˈsɒɡi $ ˈsɑːɡi/ adjective 
The ground was soggy from the rain. The sandwiches have gone all soggy.► see thesaurus at soft, wet
WORD ORIGINsoggy
Origin:
1700-1800 sog ‘area of wet ground’ (16-19 centuries)EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A soggy pile of old leaves lay in the corner of the yard.
- Breakfast was terrible - the eggs were burnt and the toast was soggy.
- Rick couldn't face another picnic lunch on a soggy paper plate.
- These cornflakes get soggy really fast in milk.
- A second entry and exit gate was available, but the soggy conditions would have rendered it useless within minutes.
- At the time our soggy mission was a singleminded search for a classic Vienna coffeehouse.
- I forgot my wetness, my dripping jeans, the soggy waterlogged ground.
- It is not a thought soggy with the milk of human kindness.
- Rainy days could mean exposed roots, soggy fields, or plows that drowned in the mud and muck.
- She furiously grasped hold of a clump of soggy weed and after more slipping and sliding finally managed to heave herself out.
- Showers spray everywhere, creating soggy toilet paper and slippery floors.
THESAURUS
not hard, firm, or stiff, but easy to press: · a soft mattress· Her skin was lovely and soft.· soft ground
used about meat or vegetables that are soft and easy to cut, especially because they have been well cooked: · The beef was very tender.· Cook the carrots until tender.
very wet and too soft, in a way that seems unpleasant – used about bread, vegetables, and the ground: · soggy cabbage· a piece of soggy bread· The ground was too soggy to walk on.
soft and easy to press – used especially about fruit that is too soft, and about soft wet ground which makes a noise when you walk on it: · squishy tomatoes· The leaves were squishy under our feet.
British English soft and easy to press – used especially about fruit that is too soft, and about chairs that are soft and comfortable: · The peaches have gone all squashy.· a big squashy sofa
used about fruit or vegetables that are very soft, wet, and unpleasant, because they are not fresh or have been cooked for too long: · mushy pieces of banana· a few mushy carrots
soft and full of holes that contain air or liquid like a sponge: · a spongy foam· a spongy loaf· His boots sank into the spongy soil.
used about something that is soft and comes back to its normal shape after being pressed or walked on: · springy turf (=grass)· Her hair felt lovely and springy.
used about a material or substance that can be bent or pressed without breaking or cracking: · The clay was still pliable and not too dry.
literary used about a surface which is soft and will bend when you press it: · yielding flesh
covered in water or another liquid: · I’ve just washed my hair and it’s still wet.· You’d better change out of those wet clothes.
slightly wet: · Wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth.· The sheets are still a little damp.· The grass was still too damp to sit on.
slightly wet, especially in a pleasant way – used about soil, food, or about someone’s skin or eyes: · It’s important to keep the soil moist.· a delicious moist chocolate cake· Her eyes became moist (=she was almost crying).
feeling slightly wet, cold, and sticky – used about someone’s skin, especially when they are nervous or ill: · He had clammy hands.· Ruby was feverish and clammy with sweat.
unpleasantly wet and soft – used especially about food or the ground: · a bowl of soggy rice· It had been raining hard and the ground was soggy underfoot.
used when the weather is hot but the air feels wet in a way that makes you uncomfortable: · Summers in Tokyo are hot and humid.· a hot muggy day· the humid heat of a tropical forest
Longman Language Activatorwet if something is wet , it has a lot of liquid on it or in it; if someone is wet , their clothes, skin, and hair are wet: · I can't come out yet - my hair's still wet.· You'd better change out of those wet clothes.· Let's not sit here - the grass is wet.· Freshly wet roads are dangerous because oil and dust mix with the water to make them slippery.get wet: · Hurry up with the umbrella - I'm getting wet!all wet informal: · When he got out of the boat, the sleeves of his sweater were all wet.wet paint/ink (=that has not yet dried): · All the benches had been painted and had "wet paint" signs on them.
very wet all the way through: · Your clothes are soaked. Leave them in front of the fire to dry.· Don't leave the cushions in the garden. They'll get soaked if it rains.soaked with: · Panting and soaked with sweat, Ron came running into the house.soaked to the skin: · When the men came in from the storm, they were soaked to the skin.soaked through (=extremely wet): · After a morning walk through the meadow, my shoes were completely soaked through.
also wringing wet British someone or something that is soaking wet etc is so wet that drops of water fall from them: · We were soaking wet by the time we got out of the rain.· There's no way I can wear this shirt tonight - it's still sopping wet.· Can I call you back in five minutes? I just got out of the shower and I'm dripping wet.
someone who is soaking is very wet, so that drops of water fall from their clothes or hair: · You're soaking. Take those wet clothes off before you catch a cold.· Someone had pushed Sally into the swimming pool, and she was soaking.
if a person or area is drenched , it is completely wet, because a lot of rain or water has poured onto them: · Everyone got completely drenched when a huge wave hit the boat.· The two and a half hour walk in the wind and rain left us drenched.
something that is soggy is softer than usual and looks or feels unpleasant, because it has become wet: · Breakfast was terrible - the eggs were burnt and the toast was soggy.· A soggy pile of old leaves lay in the corner of the yard.
especially British something that is sodden is very wet and heavy, and is usually spoiled because there is so much water in it: · His shoes were sodden and covered with mud.· Mary tried to read the writing in her sodden address book, but it was impossible.
something that is saturated is so wet that it cannot hold any more water or liquid: · When the summer rains begin, the soil quickly becomes saturated.saturated with: · The bandage around his knee was already saturated with blood.
ground that is waterlogged has water on its surface, because it is so wet it cannot hold any more water: · The game was cancelled because the field was waterlogged.· You can plant the seeds anytime, as long as the soil is not frozen or waterlogged.
written if a floor or area is awash , it is covered with a lot of water: · The ship leaned further to starboard and soon the decks were awash.awash with/in: · The toilet leaks, leaving the bathroom floor awash in slimy water.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The sandwiches have gone all soggy.
unpleasantly wet and soft: The sandwiches have gone all soggy. The ground was soggy from the rain. The sandwiches have gone all soggy.► see thesaurus at soft, wet