soggy

the word soggy emerged in english during the early 18th century. its origin is somewhat obscure, but it is thought to be related to dialect words like 'sog' (a swamp or bog) or possibly to the old norse word 'söggr', meaning damp or soaked. the core concept has always been associated with an unpleasantly saturated, heavy wetness. this meaning evolved from describing swampy ground to its modern applications for food that has become unpleasantly soft from moisture and for damp, dreary weather conditions.

the word is a simplex form. it is likely derived from a dialectal english base.