Etymology

muzz

M3U1Z10Z10

Today it means: To study intently; to pore over. Full definition →

First used 18th c.
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The story

Uncertain.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. To study intently; to pore over.
  • 18th c. To hang around aimlessly; to loiter.
  • from 18th c. To make muzzy or hazy; to confuse.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.