Boggy
(adjective)
- Soft and spongy, like a bog.
- Marshy or waterlogged.
Origin:
From bog + -y, resembling a bog, marshy, soft and spongy soil.
Examples:
- The ground was boggy and difficult to walk on.
- The boggy area was home to a variety of plants and animals.
- The boggy soil made it hard to grow crops.
- The boggy trail made for treacherous hiking.
- The boggy field was a breeding ground for mosquitoes.