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fog

Definition

  • noun: many small drops of water floating in the air above the ground, the sea, etc.
  • noun: vapor condensed to fine particles of water suspended in the lower atmosphere that differs from cloud only in being near the ground
  • verb: to cover or fill (something) with small drops of water
  • verb: to cover, envelop, or suffuse with or as if with fog
  • often + 'up'
  • synonyms: aftergrass, pettifog, befog

Examples

  • politicians who try to 'fog' the issue instead of taking a stand

  • The steam from the pot was 'fogging' the window near the stove.

  • The 'fog' reduced visibility to a quarter of a mile.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Get me a phone with a scrambIer. -A scrambIer. And a radio with scanners... to pick up fIying saucers, stuff Iike that. Don't forget the fog Iights. In case I get caught in a swamp. That's a good idea. Get out of the way, Iady! I'm trying to drive here! I thought you were taking me (..)
    1983 Scarface