# fug

> English word · Noun · IPA /fʌɡ/ · frequency rank #71,517

## Definitions
1. A heavy, musty, stuffy or unpleasant atmosphere, usually in a poorly-ventilated area.
2. A state of lethargy and confusion; daze.
3. A state of chaos or confusion.

## Etymology
Unknown. Compare British slang fogo (“stench”) and English fog, or possibly a blend of funk + fog.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/fug